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
Just when it seems that B.J. is out cold, his eyes fly open and he reaches, grabs, twists.
From New York Times ● Jul. 16, 2023
It’s cloudy and cool out, cold enough for my Hogwarts cardigan.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
