Not Even the Time of Day: Ignoring and Snubbing in Style 🌙
“To not give someone the time of day.” It’s the ultimate brush-off, the analog snub in a digital world. The analogy here? It’s to refusing to answer even the simplest question: “What time is it?” Perfect for those times when you don’t want to engage but you also don’t want to be overtly rude… or maybe you do? 😈
This delightful little gem dates back to the mid-twentieth century. Take it from Norman Mailer in Advertisements for Myself (1959): “You don’t even give me the time of day. You’re the coldest man I’ve ever known.” A literary ice-berg, no doubt.
Related Terms & Synonyms:
- Cold Shoulder: Pure ice, ideal for dramatically ignoring someone.
- Brush Off: More casual, nonchalant avoidance.
- Snub: High society’s version of the good old-fashioned diss.
Antonyms (for the affectionate and attentive):
- Warm Welcome: The bear hug of attentiveness.
- Friendly Greeting: Sunshine in a smile.
- Full Attention: Swivel eyes back in the skull, someone actually cares!
Quotable Quotes:
“To ignore is a way to say you mean nothing to me.” – A.F. Brady
“I only care about the people I don’t have to impress.” – Someone you’d hope to impress
Popular Proverbs & Sayings:
- Talk to the Hand 🖐️: Because the face ain’t listening!
- Cold as Ice ❄️: Got frostbite just thinking about it.
For Your Reading & Viewing Pleasure:
Books:
- Advertisements for Myself by Norman Mailer
- The Cold Millions by Jess Walter
Movies:
- Mean Girls: The gym class of social cold-shouldering.
- The Devil Wears Prada: Snubbing so fine, it wears high heels.
Songs:
- Cold as Ice by Foreigner
- You’re So Vain by Carly Simon
Thought-Provoking Farewell ✨:
With each phrase that we refuse to utter, we walk a fine balance between self-respect and neglect of empathy. May you snub wisely but listen often, for even ice can melt under the right warmth. Feel free to sidestep the unnecessary but never forget to treasure the sincere. Until next time, keep your heart warm and your phrases witty.
~ W. T. Wittywords
