❄️ Come in from the Cold ⛄
Come in from the cold - Return to safety and acceptance. This phrase gained its icy fame through the chilly corridors of John Le Carré’s best-selling espionage novel The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1963). Ah, the warmth of acceptance and camaraderie after a frosty endeavor! Who would’ve thought a spy’s life could teach us so much about coziness?
Similar and Related Terms:
- Leave out in the cold: To exclude someone from a group or activity.
- Warm welcome: An enthusiastic and friendly reception, as though wrapping someone in a snug blanket.
- Cold shoulder: Ignoring someone in a frosty manner (the opposite of coming in from the cold).
- Break the ice: To initiate conversation in a way that melts the awkwardness.
Humor-filled Quotes:
“I don’t need therapy, I just need to come in from the cold!” - Hypothermic Humorist
Proverbs and References:
- “The best time for new beginnings is now.” – Warm Words of Wisdom
- Le Carré, J. (1963). The Spy Who Came in from the Cold.
Literature, Books, and Films to Explore:
- John Le Carré: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (novel)
- Arthur Conan Doyle: Works featuring Sherlock Holmes, for that cold-hearted detective flair!
- Film: The Day After Tomorrow - for a literal icy disaster to make you appreciate the warmth.
- Book: Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer – for those looking for the cold wilderness experience.
### Which of these phrases means to be excluded?
- [x] Leave out in the cold
- [ ] Icebreaker environment
- [ ] Frolic with the frost
- [ ] Snoozed by the snow
> **Explanation:** "Leave out in the cold" means to be excluded or ignored. The other phrases are just figments of our chilly imagination.
### Which term refers to breaking social awkwardness?
- [ ] Freeze the chat
- [x] Break the ice
- [ ] Frost the tips
- [ ] Melt the mood
> **Explanation:** "Break the ice" means to initiate conversation in a way that eases the initial awkwardness. "Freeze the chat" might just make everyone even more uncomfortable!
### True or False: 'Cold shoulder' and 'Come in from the cold' have similar meanings.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** Quite the opposites! "Cold shoulder" means to ignore someone, while "Come in from the cold" means to find safety and acceptance.
Remember, as you wander through life’s challenges, may you always find a warm ray of acceptance to come in from the cold.
Stay cozy, I. P. Chill
