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
Another unconventional character is Gudetama, or "lazy egg", who is living with depression and fires out cold one-liners that reflect dark realities of life.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024
Top players getting blasted out of playoff series is nothing new, predating even the late Pat Quinn knocking Boston Bruins legend Bobby Orr out cold 54 years ago with a borderline bodycheck to the chin.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2023
"That's the plan. And once you're out cold, which will take all of seven seconds, we'll get in there and fix you right up."
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
