English Explanatory Dictionary

leave someone out in the cold

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To deliberately fail to provide someone with support; to ignore or neglect.

Pronunciation

/ˈliːv ˌsʌmwʌn aʊt ɪn ðə ˈkɔʊld/ /ˈliv ˌsʌmwʌn aʊt ən ðə ˈkoʊld/ En-au-leave someone out in the cold.ogg

Word forms

leave someone out in the cold leaves someone out in the cold leaving someone out in the cold left someone out in the cold

Etymology

A reference to someone being left outdoors in cold, wintry weather instead of being invited indoors where it is warm and comfortable.

Related words

come in from the cold

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