The phrase ‘give someone the cold shoulder’ means to intentionally ignore someone or treat someone in an unfriendly way. It is often used to show that someone is being rejected or snubbed by another person. The origin of this phrase is from the 19th-century practice of serving a cold shoulder of meat to unwelcome guests

Here are some examples of how to use ‘give someone the cold shoulder’ in sentences:

• She gave him the cold shoulder after he broke up with her. She refused to talk to him or look at him.

• He felt hurt when his friends gave him the cold shoulder. They didn’t invite him to their parties or hang out with him.

• She was given the cold shoulder by her colleagues when she got promoted. They were jealous of her success and stopped being friendly to her.

• He tried to apologise, but she gave him the cold shoulder. She was still angry and didn’t want to hear from him.

• She didn’t mean to give him the cold shoulder, but she was busy and distracted. She promised to call him later and explain.

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