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Jemandem die kalte Schulter zeigen
In German
Jemandem die kalte Schulter zeigen
YE-man-dem dee KAHL-te SHOOL-ter TSY-gen
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📖 Literal Translation
To show someone the cold shoulder
💡 Meaning
To give someone the cold shoulder, to ignore or treat someone coldly.
🌍 Equivalent:"To give someone the cold shoulder"
📜 Origin:Historically, a cold shoulder of mutton was served to unwelcome guests, while honored guests received warm, fresh meat. It symbolized a lack of hospitality and a desire for the guest to leave.
Example Sentences
1
Nach dem Streit zeigte sie ihm die kalte Schulter.
After the argument, she gave him the cold shoulder.
2
Ich versuchte, mit ihm zu reden, aber er zeigte mir nur die kalte Schulter.
I tried to talk to him, but he just gave me the cold shoulder.