cold as charity
Very cold, whether in temperature or in demeanourVery cold, whether in temperature or in demeanour.
Meaning
1 senses(humorous, not comparable, rare)Very cold, whether in temperature or in demeanour.
Origin
An ironic reference to the cold-hearted nature of much so-called charity, which should natAn ironic reference to the cold-hearted nature of much so-called charity, which should naturally be warm.
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