Meaning
"Give a cold shoulder"는 상대방을 무시하거나 냉담하게 대하는 행동을 의미합니다. 이 표현은 누군가에게 의도적으로 관심을 주지 않거나, 차갑게 대할 때 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, 친구가 당신에게 서운한 일이 있어 당신에게 말을 걸지 않거나, 대화를 피한다면, 그는 당신에게 "Give a cold shoulder" 하고 있는 것입니다.
이 표현은 주로 개인적인 관계에서 사용되며, 상대방에게 당신이 화가 났거나 실망했음을 보여주고 싶을 때 유용합니다. 일상 대화에서 "Jane gave me a cold shoulder at the party"라고 말하면, Jane이 파티에서 나를 무시했다는 의미입니다.
"Give a cold shoulder"는 의도적으로 거리를 두고 싶을 때, 또는 감정을 드러내지 않고 관계를 정리하고 싶을 때 사용할 수 있습니다. 이 표현을 사용할 때는 상황과 상대방의 감정을 고려하여 신중하게 접근하는 것이 중요합니다.
Example
I got into an argument with my girlfriend and she's been giving me the cold shoulder all week.
I said hi to her at the grocery store and she completely ignored me. Talk about getting a cold shoulder.
How rude! He said hi to everyone at the table except me. He totally gave me the cold shoulder.
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
