Jemandem die kalte Schulter zeigen
To give someone the cold shoulder; to treat someone in an unfriendly or dismissive way
In German
Jemandem die kalte Schulter zeigen
Literal Translation
Meaning
Equivalent:"To give someone the cold shoulder"
Origin:This idiom is thought to originate from medieval times. A warm welcome would include a hot meal, while an unwelcome guest might only be offered a cold shoulder of mutton, symbolizing a lack of hospitality.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Nach dem Streit zeigte sie ihm die kalte Schulter.
After the argument, she gave him the cold shoulder.
- 2
Ich verstehe nicht, warum er mir die kalte Schulter zeigt.
I don't understand why he's giving me the cold shoulder.
FAQ
How do you say "To give someone the cold shoulder; to treat someone in an unfriendly or dismissive way" in German?
"To give someone the cold shoulder; to treat someone in an unfriendly or dismissive way" in German is "Jemandem die kalte Schulter zeigen" (Ye-man-dem dee kal-te Shul-ter tsei-gen). Example: Nach dem Streit zeigte sie ihm die kalte Schulter..
