leave someone out in the cold
- leave someone out in the cold
leave someone out in the cold phrase
to deliberately not include someone in an activity or group
If Britain does not work with the rest of Europe, it could be left out in the cold.
Thesaurus: to not include something or someone
synonym
* * *
: to leave (
someone) in a bad position
: to not give (
someone) the rights or advantages that are given to others
The changes benefit management but leave the workers out in the cold.
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Useful english dictionary.
2012.
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leave someone out in the cold — leave (someone) out in the cold to not allow someone to become part of a group or an activity. The government s transport policy leaves people who do not own cars out in the cold. Women s football teams feel they are left out in the cold as far… … New idioms dictionary
leave (someone) (out) in the cold — to ignore or not include someone. If you can t be pleasant to other people, then you will most certainly be left out in the cold … New idioms dictionary
leave someone out in the cold — to deliberately not include someone in an activity or group If Britain does not work with the rest of Europe, it could be left out in the cold … English dictionary
out in the cold — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Alone; not included. * /All the other children were chosen for parts in the play, but Johnny was left out in the cold./ * /Everybody made plans for Christmas Day and Mary found herself out in the cold./ Compare: HIGH AND… … Dictionary of American idioms
out in the cold — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Alone; not included. * /All the other children were chosen for parts in the play, but Johnny was left out in the cold./ * /Everybody made plans for Christmas Day and Mary found herself out in the cold./ Compare: HIGH AND… … Dictionary of American idioms
leave out in the cold — To neglect, ignore • • • Main Entry: ↑cold * * * leave (someone) out in the cold : to leave (someone) in a bad position : to not give (someone) the rights or advantages that are given to others The changes benefit management but leave the workers … Useful english dictionary
leave out in the cold — leave (someone) out in the cold to not allow someone to become part of a group or an activity. The government s transport policy leaves people who do not own cars out in the cold. Women s football teams feel they are left out in the cold as far… … New idioms dictionary
cold — cold1 [ kould ] adjective *** 1. ) with a low temperature, or a temperature that is lower than normal: The water was too cold for a shower. a ) used about the weather: It was bitterly cold that day. a cold winter morning b ) used about people and … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
cold — I UK [kəʊld] / US [koʊld] adjective Word forms cold : adjective cold comparative colder superlative coldest *** Other ways of saying that the weather is cold: cool slightly cold, but often in a pleasant and comfortable way, especially during hot… … English dictionary
freeze someone out — (informal) EXCLUDE, leave out, shut out, cut out, ignore, ostracize, spurn, snub, shun, cut, cut dead, turn one s back on, cold shoulder, give someone the cold shoulder, leave out in the cold; Brit. send to Coventry; Brit. informal blank. →… … Useful english dictionary
