Bring (someone) in from the cold In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "bring (someone) in from the cold", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-08-19 04:08

Meaning of Bring (someone) in from the cold

Bring (someone) in from the cold phrase

To let someone take part in a group from which they were once omitted; to make somebody feel welcome and part of a particular social environment.

 

John once committed a crime, but he served his sentence.  Would you mind bringing him in from the cold?

His group left him out for his irresponsibility. However, when realizing that he has become more responsible, they brought him in from the cold.

Grammar and Usage of Bring (someone) in from the cold

Verb Forms

  • bringing (someone) in from the cold
  • brought (someone) in from the cold

The verb "bring" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Bring (someone) in from the cold

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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