| Idioms for October |
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Winter is gradually on the way, so here are some "ice cool" idioms.
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1. “under the weather” |
Meaning:
Feeling sick instead of healthy.
Example:
“I’m feeling a bit under the weather today.”
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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.“feel blue” |
Meaning:
To feel sad.
Example:
“I often feel blue on Mondays.”
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4. “snowball effect” |
Meaning:
Something small that will grow bigger rapidly over time.
Example:
“The hardest part is starting. Once you start it is like the snowball effect, you will gradually become more productive.”
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5. “make the blood run cold” |
Meaning:
To totally scare you.
Example:
“That noise makes the blood run cold.”
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