Meaning of run hot and cold | Babel Free
Definitions
To alternate between two opposite extremes, such as enthusiasm and disinterest or success and failure.
Examples
“Henrietta's feelings for Delbert run⟳ hot and cold—one minute she's hopelessly in love⟳ with him, and the next she can't stand⟳ the sight of him.”
“The business runs hot and cold; some months our firm doesn't earn⟳ enough to cover⟳ expenses and other months, we net 400% profits.”
“London’s right-leaning newspapers, which tend⟳ to run⟳ hot and cold on the prime minister, are veering toward Arctic right now.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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