leave someone out in the cold

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈliːv ˌsʌmwʌn aʊt ɪn ðə ˈkɔʊld/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈliv ˌsʌmwʌn aʊt ən ðə ˈkoʊld/

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Expression

Expression leave someone out in the cold

1. (idiomatic) If you leave someone out in the cold, you purposely fail to provide someone with support.
   • Synonyms: ignore and neglect