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a cold fish
what is the meaning of a cold fish as stated in the following sentence:
he is rather a cold fish.
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Re: a cold fish
He's a person who doesn't show his emotions and is rather distant from people.
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Re: a cold fish
Usually used to refer to a frigid woman.
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Re: a cold fish
Intersting, MW; in British English, it tends to be used for socially inept males.
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Re: a cold fish
Socially inept males and sexually inept females. Is the whole world Chinese?
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Re: a cold fish
We can turn them out in the UK.
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Re: a cold fish
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Socially inept males and sexually inept females. Is the whole world Chinese?
.. not yet
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Re: a cold fish
A "cold fish" means someone who does not show much emotion or feeling.
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Re: a cold fish
a person who is quit cool or proud in his/her attitude and usually seldom talk
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