turned down

But winter does not appear to have turned down the heat.

In his post, Fuse ODG said he had turned down the invitation to take part in Band Aid 30 alongside Sheeran, 10 years ago.

Sniffing blood, South Africa soon turned down two presentable penalties, opting to kick for the corner rather than posts.

Media reports say Kimmel - who has hosted the Oscars four times in the past eight years - and comedian John Mulaney both turned down offers for this year's gig.

In a book published earlier this year he said he was turned down for the duty because of his tattoos.