out cold

Example Sentences

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One minute you’re talking, the next you’re out cold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The new study shows that dark matter does not necessarily need to start out cold.

From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2026

"I was knocked out cold and then after a couple of minutes you come around," he says.

From BBC • May 8, 2024

Gibbs questioned the man’s timeline with records from Spacey’s phone that appeared to show the actor called him during the time he claimed to be out cold on the sofa.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2023

So she poured out cold water from her pitcher and washed with that.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor