
Meaning
To treat someone in an unfriendly or dismissive way.
(人を)冷たくあしらう、そっけなくすること。
Literal Translation
冷たい肩を向ける
Examples
- Ever since the argument, she has given me the cold shoulder. あの口論以来、彼女は私を冷たくあしらう。
- Do not give him the cold shoulder; talk it out. 彼を冷たくあしらわないで、話し合いなさい。