jemandem die kalte Schulter zeigen
to give someone the cold shoulder; to snub someone
Origin
Origin disputed; possibly a loan translation of English "give somebody the cold shoulder". Common readings (cold roast for unwelcome guests, Spanish court ceremony) are regarded as unproven.
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Grammar that uses this word
- Adjective declension after the definite article (nom./acc.)Adjektivdeklination nach bestimmtem Artikel (Nom./Akk.)
Examples
Seit dem zeigt sie ihm die kalte .
Since the argument she has been giving him the cold shoulder.