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out in the cold

OWT in thuh KOHLD

aʊt ɪn ðə koʊld

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Syllable breakdown

outinthecold

Dictionary meaning

Without support, inclusion, or advantage.

Examples

  • Independent bookstores felt out in the cold after the policy change.

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