Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come-in-from-the-cold
idiom
/ˈkʌm.ɪn frʌm ðə koʊld/
Definition
To return from a state of isolation or distress to a place of safety or acceptance.
Examples
- After years of hardship, she finally decided to come in from the cold and reconnect with her family.
- The organization welcomed former members back, giving them a chance to come in from the cold.
Meaning
This phrase usually refers to someone who has been estranged or marginalized returning to a more familiar, safe, or welcoming setting.
Synonyms
- reintegrate
- return
- rejoin
