English Conversation Practice - Give the Cold Shoulder

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Speak with Tony	Speak with Devin


Tony: I think that Jill is ticked off at me. Devin: Why do you say that? Tony: She has been giving me the cold shoulder all day. Every time I walk past her or try to talk to her, she just pretends like she doesn’t see me and walks right by me. Devin: Are you serious? That is strange. Jill is one of the nicest people that I know. Tony: I know. That is why I’m shocked by this. Devin: I will talk to her and find out what’s going on. I’ll call you later and let you know. Tony: Thanks. I appreciate it. Devin: Don’t worry about it.
Key Vocabulary
1. to give (somebody) the cold shoulder: to ignore or pretend a person is not there because one is angry or unhappy with that person
• When my wife is angry at me, she always gives me the cold shoulder.
• Why is he giving me the cold shoulder today? What did I do?
2. to be ticked off: to be very angry
• She was ticked off because she didn’t win the game.
• He will be ticked off if we are late for the meeting.
3. to be shocked: to be extremely surprised
• I was shocked when I saw the score of the game. It was so unexpected.
• Everybody was shocked when they heard the news.

Give the Cold Shoulder – Conversation Practice