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give the cold shoulder to



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And if we are to follow through with Mr. Schwartz’s proposition, are we to give the cold shoulder to drivers stranded in heavy snow?

From Washington Post Dec. 23, 2014

Of the HBO contenders, "Thrones" is our favorite, but Emmy voters typically give the cold shoulder to fantasy.

From Seattle Times Sep. 15, 2011

Is he saying you should give the cold shoulder to a neighbor who has left his or her family for a new and improved spouse?

From Time Magazine Archive

He will talk of "Philanthropy" and the "Humanities," have great compassion, perhaps, for "a dray-horse," and give the cold shoulder to the houseless pauper or orphan.

From Public School Education by Müller, Michael

It is my advice to you, Thorward, that you return the compliment, and give the cold shoulder to Freydissa.

From The Norsemen in the West by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)




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