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Meaning of leave someone cold | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To fail to impress or make an emotional connection with someone.

Equivalents

Suomi jättää kylmäksi
Français laisser de marbre

Examples

“So I tell⟳ her just a little, how an entire date⟳ with Ethan can leave⟳ me cold, but one single glance⟳ from Gabriel can set⟳ my blood on fire.”
“Interpersonal issues left her cold, but give⟳ her a computer and a problem to solve⟳ ? Pure heaven.”
“He is obviously uninterested and my attempt⟳ to talk⟳ a little about what I have⟳ read⟳ leaves him cold.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

leave someone hanging leave someone high and dry leave someone holding the baby leave someone holding the bag leave someone in the dust leave someone in the lurch

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