How to Pronounce "a cold fish"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkoʊɫd/ /ˈfɪʃ
uh KOHLD FISH
æɪ/ /kˈəʊld/ /fˈɪʃ
uh KOHD FISH
Definition
A person who is emotionally distant or does not show much emotion or warmth toward others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkoʊɫd/ /ˈfɪʃ
British English
æɪ/ /kˈəʊld/ /fˈɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh KOHLD FISH
UK
uh KOHD FISH
Listen in Context
My boss is a cold fish who never smiles.
People say Anna is a cold fish, but she is actually very kind.
It's difficult to talk to Tom because he is a cold fish.
Don't expect much warmth from Jake—he's a cold fish at the best of times.