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
Watts was passing out cold drinks, sweatshirts and more at a Brooklyn Homes community event Wednesday afternoon.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023
She collapsed, out cold against the hot sand.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
