as in cold turkey
a cold aloof person
her husband is such a cold fish that I'm reluctant to have them over for dinner
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Recent Examples of cold fish
Lancelot, still the Round Table’s greatest hero, is a bit of a cold fish with an unexpected role to play as the saga winds to its close.
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Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
This emulsified mixture of garlic, olive oil and egg is a classic accompaniment to fish (especially cold fish).
—Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Anxious people are hurt and damaged while avoidants are cold fishes.
—Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2023
The book also says the sauce is to be served with calf’s head or cold fish.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 27 July 2023
As Alfred Uhry’s book — also a Tony winner — relates, Leo, the manager of a pencil factory owned by Lucille’s uncle, is a misfit in Atlanta: a New York Jew but also a cold fish.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2023
There would be plates of bright red tuna crudo, the cold fish drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt flakes.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2022
Uncle Richard came round to the flat especially to reason with her, and reported back to Hilary that his niece was a funny sort of girl, bit of a cold fish, very set on her own ideas.
—Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2022
Each ticket comes with a 15-minute window for pickup, to avoid any risk of long lines and cold fish.
—Star Tribune, 25 Feb. 2021
Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
This emulsified mixture of garlic, olive oil and egg is a classic accompaniment to fish (especially cold fish).
—Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Anxious people are hurt and damaged while avoidants are cold fishes.
—Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2023
The book also says the sauce is to be served with calf’s head or cold fish.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 27 July 2023
As Alfred Uhry’s book — also a Tony winner — relates, Leo, the manager of a pencil factory owned by Lucille’s uncle, is a misfit in Atlanta: a New York Jew but also a cold fish.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2023
There would be plates of bright red tuna crudo, the cold fish drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt flakes.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2022
Uncle Richard came round to the flat especially to reason with her, and reported back to Hilary that his niece was a funny sort of girl, bit of a cold fish, very set on her own ideas.
—Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2022
Each ticket comes with a 15-minute window for pickup, to avoid any risk of long lines and cold fish.
—Star Tribune, 25 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold fish
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Some find that they are drawn to alcohol and going cold turkey is quite a shock.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Heavy drinkers who go cold turkey may experience mild to severe withdrawal symptoms, including shaky hands, headaches, anxiety, nausea and vomiting, and insomnia.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings about oysters and Manila clams that might be contaminated with norovirus.Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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The two recalls include oysters and Manila clams from Rudy's Shellfish, and oysters sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi Oysters.Jenna Anderson, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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At some point during his career the NHL decides that Zdeno Chara and his shortest forward teammate have to swap sticks.Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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While a stick foundation may not seem like the easiest choice for those with dry skin, this is seriously creamy and formulated with a selection of nourishing ingredients (think squalane, BerryFlux Vita extract, camellia seed, and coconut oil) to soothe and calm skin for all-day wear.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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That’s just the tip of the ransomware threat iceberg, according to a detailed analysis published on Jan. 9.Davey Winder, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, our most recent discoveries may be just the tip of the metaphorical iceberg: there could be many more dark comets lurking in the solar system, waiting to be discovered this new year.Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Cold fish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20fish. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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