It gets dark very early in the evening in the dead of winter.
Middle of the winter
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We got snowed in while we were staying on Mt. Hood.
Unable to leave a place because a lot of snow is falling or has fallen
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Every time I go to the store in December, the cashier says, "Season's greetings."
"happy holidays"; an expression of goodwill in December or the New Year
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I was so nervous about meeting Samantha's parents for the first time, but her dad immediately broke the ice by asking about my car, and everything went great after that.
Do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going at the start of a party or when people meet for the first time
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After my mom found out I lied to her, she told me I'm walking on thin ice.
To do something very risky or dangerous that might end in disaster
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The car's bent fender is just the tip of the iceberg.
A small and known part of something much larger and unknown
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I froze up when the teacher called on me to present in front of the class.
To become frightened and anxious, and be unable to move, speak, or continue with something
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I felt as snug as a bug in a rug in the cabin.
To be very cozy and comfortable
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He got cold feet right before jumping out of the plane to skydive.
To get nervous and change your mind
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She gave me the cold shoulder in the hall.
Completely disregard or ignore someone
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Every January I get the winter blues.
Feeling sad and depressed because of the cold and lack of sunlight
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The restaurant only serves comfort food.
food that is enjoyable to eat and makes you feel happier, although it may not be very good for your health