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Winter - Related Idioms

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    Winter, cold, artic animal related idioms and figurative expressions
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  • What does it mean if someone says "Break the ice."?
    To start a conversation in a way that makes people feel more comfortable.
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  • What does it mean if someone says "On thin ice" ?
    In a risky or dangerous situation.
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  • What does it mean if someone says "cold shoulder"?
    To ignore or treat someone with indifference.
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  • What does it mean if someone says "the tip of the iceberg"?
    A small part of a much larger problem.
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  • What does it mean if someone says "snowed under"?
    Overwhelmed with work or responsibilities.
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  • What does it mean if someone says "put something on ice"?
    To postpone or delay something.
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  • What does it mean if someone says "a snowball effect"?
    When something small keeps growing and getting bigger.
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  • What does it mean if someone says "freeze up"?
    To become so nervous that you can't speak or act.
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  • What does it mean if someone says "like a deer in the headlights"?
    Frozen in fear or surprise.
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  • What does it mean if someone says "a wolf in sheep's clothing"?
    Someone who seems nice but is actually dangerous or untrustworthy.
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  • What does it mean if someone says "as sly as a fox"?
    Very clever or sneaky.
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  • What does it mean if someone says "like herding cats"?
    Trying to organize a group that is difficult to control.
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  • What does it mean if someone says "a lone wolf"?
    Someone who prefers to be independent rather than part of a group.
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  • What does it mean if someone says "cold as a dogs nose"
    Extremely cold
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  • What does it mean if someone says "bundle up like a penguin"?
    To dress in many layers to stay warm.
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