Free MCQs for FPSC, NTS, PPSC, PMS, CSS & All Pakistan Exams 2026

I met him after a long time, but he gave me “the cold shoulder”.

A. scolded me
B. insulted me
C. abused me
D. ignored me

 

Explanation:

The idiom “to give someone the cold shoulder” means to deliberately ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly manner.

In simple words: to ignore someone.

Real-Life Example
  • After our argument, she gave me the cold shoulder.
  • After our argument, she ignored me.

Ignore someone = Give the cold shoulder

Main Points for Exams
  • Give someone the cold shoulder means to ignore or deliberately avoid someone.
  • It implies unfriendly or cold behavior.
  • Therefore, Option D is correct.
  • Frequently asked in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL, and other competitive exams.
Quick Memory Trick

🥶 Cold = No Warmth
🙈 Cold Shoulder = Ignore Someone

Welcome Someone ❌ ↔ Give the Cold Shoulder
Give the Cold Shoulder ↔ Ignore Someone ✔️

 

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