Expressions That ‘Stop You Cold’ — VOA Learning English
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In many parts of the world, temperatures are dropping for the winter season. But even for those in warm weather, our show on the word “cold” will help your English.
“Cold” is not just an adjective describing temperature. It can also describe stopping something suddenly and surprisingly. It also means starting or doing something without preparation.
These definitions give us several expressions and idioms.
When someone or something stops cold, it stops completely, suddenly, and perhaps with surprise. For example, I was surprised when my car stopped cold on a recent trip. I had just had it fixed! With this expression, we often say the…
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