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What is the idiom for to ignore a person and refuse to speak to him?
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∙ 12y ago
to give someone the cold shoulder
Example:
A: After all I did for her she treats me like I was dirt or something. I see her in the hallway at school and say 'hi' but she just gives me the cold shoulder and walks away.
B: What did you expect. You did try to sleep with her best friend, you know.
A:.................
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