out cold

Example Sentences

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One minute you’re talking, the next you’re out cold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The new study shows that dark matter does not necessarily need to start out cold.

From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2026

Poirier was out cold as referee Herb Dean jumped in to prevent any further damage and Gaethje was soon back-flipping off the top of the octagon.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2023

Gibbs questioned the man’s timeline with records from Spacey’s phone that appeared to show the actor called him during the time he claimed to be out cold on the sofa.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2023

She collapsed, out cold against the hot sand.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman