Idioms with Cold and Ice — Meaning in Context

When the boss spoke to her about the mistake, she stayed cold as ice.

• She became very emotional

• She reacted calmly without showing feelings

• She shouted in anger

• She apologized repeatedly

By lying to his parents again, he’s walking on thin ice.

• He’s acting safely

• He’s in a risky situation

• He’s feeling relaxed

• He’s trying something new

I can’t join your project right now — I’m completely snowed under.

• I have too many things to do

• I’m feeling very cold

• I’ve finished all my work

• I’m relaxing at home

Maya told a fun story to break the ice at the summer camp.

• To make everyone laugh and feel comfortable

• To stop talking to others

• To stay silent and listen

• To end the activity

The missing report was just the tip of the iceberg.

• It was the only problem

• It revealed a much bigger issue

• It had no importance

• It solved everything

I felt left out in the cold when nobody invited me to the birthday party.

• Ignored and not included

• Happy and excited

• Nervous but hopeful

• Warm and comfortable

The company decided to put the new app on ice until next year.

• To cancel it forever

• To finish it quickly

• To delay or pause it

• To make it more exciting

The streets were empty in the dead of winter.

• During the hottest month

• During the coldest and darkest part of winter

• In early autumn

• During a spring festival

I froze up when the teacher suddenly asked me to sing alone.

• I sang loudly

• I became too nervous to move or speak

• I ran away

• I laughed out loud

She broke out in a cold sweat when she heard strange noises at night.

• She felt excited

• She felt sudden fear or anxiety

• She became very sleepy

• She felt hot and cheerful