Leave somebody cold
phrasal verb
To make someone feel uninterested or not excited.
Despite the hype, the movie left me cold.
Often appears as...
- the movie left me cold
- his speech left audience cold
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To not cause any emotion or sympathy in someone.
The news of their breakup left me cold; I didn't feel anything.
Often appears as...
- the news left me cold
- his situation left everyone cold
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To make someone feel uninterested or not excited.
Despite the hype, the movie left me cold.
Often appears as...
- the movie left me cold
- his speech left audience cold
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To not cause any emotion or sympathy in someone.
The news of their breakup left me cold; I didn't feel anything.
Often appears as...
- the news left me cold
- his situation left everyone cold
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Disinterest
Use it to softly express a lack of fascination or enthusiasm without being rude.
The lecture on quantum mechanics is important, but it leaves me cold.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotionally Neutral
Shows absence of excitement or emotional impact, can imply high expectations not met.
Everyone raved about the new restaurant, but the meal left me cold.
Pro Tip 3/3Reaction to Hype
Often used when something well-praised doesn't meet personal taste or expectation.
Despite winning awards, the novel left me cold.
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