Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-in-the-cold
idiom
/ˈaʊt ɪn ðə koʊld/
Definition
Being excluded or left out, often in a situation where someone else is included or having a good time.
Examples
- After I didn’t get invited to the party, I felt completely out-in-the-cold.
- He was left out-in-the-cold when his friends made plans without him.
- She realized she was out-in-the-cold when she heard everyone talking about the trip.
Meaning
The phrase refers to a feeling of loneliness or isolation, particularly when one is not part of a group activity or social event.
Synonyms
- excluded
- shunned
- neglected
- isolated
