In cold blood Meaning in English
expression
in KOHLD BLUHD
in KOHD BLUHD
Definition
If someone does something, especially a violent crime, 'in cold blood', they do it calmly and without emotion.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is formal and often used in news, crime reports, or legal contexts to highlight deliberate, unemotional actions—usually murder. Don't confuse with 'cold-blooded' (adjective). Not used for minor offenses.
Spanish: a sangre fríaPortuguese (BR): a sangue frioPortuguese (PT): a sangue frioChinese (Simplified): 冷血地Chinese (Traditional): 冷血地Hindi: ठंडे खून सेArabic: بدم باردBengali: ঠান্ডা মাথায়Russian: хладнокровноJapanese: 冷血でVietnamese: một cách lạnh lùngKorean: 냉혈하게 - 아무런 감정 없이Turkish: soğukkanlılıklaUrdu: ٹھنڈے دل سےIndonesian: dengan darah dingin
Example Sentences
The man was killed in cold blood.
basic
She committed the crime in cold blood.
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They shot the victims in cold blood.
basic
He planned the attack and did it in cold blood.
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It shocked everyone that the crime was done in cold blood.
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No one could believe the murder was committed in cold blood.
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