| Idioms for October |
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Winter and Halloween are both on the way, so here are some "ice cool" scary idioms.
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1. “Skeleton in the closet” |
Meaning:
A scandal that is kept a secret.
Example:
“Steven has a few skeletons in his closet and is terrified that he will be found out.”
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2. “Cold shoulder” |
Meaning:
To get ignored by someone. To be treated in a cold, unfriendly way.
Example:
“My girlfriend had been giving me the cold shoulder since I forgot her birthday last week.”
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3.“Scared stiff” |
Meaning:
To be so scared that you cannot move.
Example:
“I am scared stiff of ice-skating.”
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4. “In cold blood” |
Meaning:
To act without emotion and be very heartless.
Example:
“The victim was shot in cold blood.”
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5. “when hell freezes over” |
Meaning:
You believe something is impossible.
Example:
“Flying pigs? I'll believe that when hell freezes over.”
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