GCE English Language 2025 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 100 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) English Language 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

When the teacher cautioned him, Mike gave him the cold shoulder.

A. bathed with cold water
B. could not raise his shoulder
C. dodged the teacher

Explanation

To 'give someone the cold shoulder' means to intentionally ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly way.

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