2. When hell freezes over
impossible or very small chance for something to happen
I can never imagine
myself to stop
smoking. I guess, I
will do it when hell
freezes over.
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3. To leave someone out in the cold
to leave someone in a bad position; or not to give
someone the rights given to others
The recent changes
happening in the
company have left
employees out in the
cold.
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4. Put ( something) on ice
to pause or delay something until later
The management decided to
put the new project on ice
until a new project manager is
hired.
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5. to freeze one’s blood
to be filled with sudden fear or horror
Listening to the details
of that crime froze my
blood.
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6. To freeze up
to feel tensed to the extent of not being able to say or
do something
Although my
son practiced
well for his
song, he froze
up when he
went on stage.
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