out in the cold

Idioms  

1. Excluded from benefits given to others, neglected, as in Her stand on abortion left her out in the cold with the party. This idiom alludes to being left outdoors without shelter. [Mid-1800s] Also see come in from the cold.

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out in the cold

If both spouses have children from previous marriages, they both have an incentive to ensure that those children are not left out in the cold if their parents die first.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

Others may find themselves out in the cold.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

For the past year, defense and artificial intelligence have captured investors’ imaginations, leaving green energy out in the cold.

From Barron's ● May 29, 2026

Structures made out of bed sheets and clothing—assembled by displaced Palestinians who haven’t received a proper tent—are disintegrating in the heavy rains and winds, leaving many out in the cold.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 13, 2025

They like to stand out in the cold especially if it’s raining.

From "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros

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