cold shoulder

Example Sentences

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Ms McCullough told the court that if she "said anything" that McCullagh "didn't like" or "disagreed" with, he would have "given her the cold shoulder".

From BBC

His early attempts to fit in did not go well; the other monkeys gave him either the cold shoulder or a very hard time.

From Los Angeles Times

When the media personality finally worked up the courage to quit, he said Banks gave him the cold shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times

Hartley, who did not name Ecclestone or any player in her initial comments, said she had received "the cold shoulder" from some members of the team.

From BBC

But I've been given the cold shoulder ever since - not by everyone, but a few individuals, coaches and players.

From BBC