How to Pronounce "in cold storage"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkoʊɫd/ /ˈstɔɹədʒ/, /ˈstɔɹɪdʒ
in KOHLD STOR-ij
ˈɪn/ /kˈəʊld/ /stˈɔːɹɪdʒ
in KOHLD STAW-rij
Definition
Literally, 'in cold storage' means being kept in a cold place to preserve something (like food). Figuratively, it means something has been temporarily stopped, postponed, or set aside.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkoʊɫd/ /ˈstɔɹədʒ/, /ˈstɔɹɪdʒ
British English
ˈɪn/ /kˈəʊld/ /stˈɔːɹɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in KOHLD STOR-ij
UK
in KOHLD STAW-rij
Listen in Context
The fish is kept in cold storage to stay fresh.
Their project was put in cold storage until more money was found.
My plans for a vacation are still in cold storage.
After the disagreement, the whole deal went in cold storage for months.