[Idiom] LEFT OUT IN THE COLD. - How to Include Everyone and Avoid Exclusion
Left out in the cold.
Excluded or forgotten.
Being "Left out in the cold" describes a feeling of exclusion or being forgotten, similar to being physically excluded from the warmth and comfort of inside. Socially, this idiom paints a picture of a person who has not been considered or included in activities, decision-making processes, or important events, leading to feelings of isolation.
Example Sentences
She was left out in the cold after all her teammates turned against her.
Feeling excluded and unsupported after all her teammates turned against her.
After the reorganization, many felt left out in the colloquial phrase.
Many felt excluded and unsupported after the reorganization.
Being left out in the cold in social settings can be quite hurtful.
Feeling excluded in social settings can be very hurtful.