| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | a breath of fresh air | refreshing change |
| 2. | a chill runs down my spine | feel sudden fear |
| 3. | a cold day in hell | something that will never happen |
| 4. | a frosty reception | unfriendly welcome |
| 5. | a snowball’s chance in hell | almost no chance |
| 6. | a storm is brewing | trouble is coming |
| 7. | a windfall | unexpected gain |
| 8. | as white as snow | very white |
| 9. | autumn years | later years of life |
| 10. | batten down the hatches | prepare for trouble |
| 11. | black ice | hidden, dangerous ice |
| 12. | blood runs cold | feel sudden fear |
| 13. | blow hot and cold | be inconsistent |
| 14. | blow over | pass without lasting harm |
| 15. | break the ice | start conversation to ease tension |
| 16. | bundle up | dress warmly |
| 17. | calm before the storm | quiet before trouble |
| 18. | chill out | relax |
| 19. | cold as ice | very cold or unemotional |
| 20. | cold comfort | little consolation |
| 21. | cold feet | sudden loss of courage |
| 22. | cold shoulder | deliberate unfriendliness |
| 23. | cold turkey | quit abruptly |
| 24. | come rain or shine | no matter what happens |
| 25. | cool as a cucumber | very calm |
| 26. | cool your jets | calm down |
| 27. | dead of night | very late at night |
| 28. | every cloud has a silver lining | good in every bad situation |
| 29. | fall from grace | lose respect or status |
| 30. | fall into place | become clear and organized |
| 31. | fall on deaf ears | be ignored |
| 32. | freeze over | become covered with ice |
| 33. | freeze someone out | exclude someone socially |
| 34. | freeze up | become unable to act |
| 35. | freeze your butt off | be extremely cold |
| 36. | frozen in time | unchanged for a long time |
| 37. | frozen smile | forced, emotionless smile |
| 38. | frozen with fear | unable to move from fear |
| 39. | gathering storm | growing trouble ahead |
| 40. | get wind of | hear a rumor |
| 41. | heart of ice | very unfeeling person |
| 42. | ice in your veins | very calm under pressure |
| 43. | ice someone out | exclude someone deliberately |
| 44. | ice-cold | unfriendly or lacking warmth |
| 45. | icy stare | cold, hostile look |
| 46. | in a fog | confused or unclear |
| 47. | in cold blood | without emotion or mercy |
| 48. | in deep water | in serious trouble |
| 49. | in the cold light of day | seen realistically later |
| 50. | in the dead of winter | in the coldest time |
| 51. | it never rains but it pours | problems come all at once |
| 52. | keep your cool | stay calm |
| 53. | keep your head above water | manage to survive financially |
| 54. | leave out in the cold | exclude or ignore someone |
| 55. | lose your cool | get angry or upset |
| 56. | make a clean sweep | win or remove everything |
| 57. | make it snow | spend money freely |
| 58. | make waves | cause trouble or change |
| 59. | mist over | become tearful |
| 60. | nip in the air | slight coldness in weather |
| 61. | no spring chicken | not young anymore |
| 62. | on thin ice | in a risky situation |
| 63. | pour cold water on | discourage an idea |
| 64. | pour oil on troubled waters | calm a conflict |
| 65. | pure as the driven snow | completely innocent |
| 66. | put on ice | postpone for later |
| 67. | put the freeze on | treat someone coldly |
| 68. | rain on someone’s parade | spoil someone’s plans |
| 69. | save for a rainy day | save money for later |
| 70. | send shivers down my spine | cause sudden fear |
| 71. | skate on thin ice | take a dangerous risk |
| 72. | slippery slope | path to worse outcomes |
| 73. | snow job | deceptive talk to persuade |
| 74. | snowball effect | growing rapidly in size |
| 75. | snowed in | trapped by heavy snow |
| 76. | snowed under | overwhelmed with work |
| 77. | storm in a teacup | big fuss over little |
| 78. | sweep under the rug | hide a problem |
| 79. | swept off your feet | suddenly charmed |
| 80. | take a chill pill | calm down |
| 81. | take a rain check | postpone an invitation |
| 82. | take the edge off | make less harsh |
| 83. | test the waters | try something cautiously |
| 84. | the big freeze | severe cold period |
| 85. | the snowball is rolling | momentum is building |
| 86. | three sheets to the wind | very drunk |
| 87. | tip of the iceberg | small part of a bigger problem |
| 88. | tread water | make no progress |
| 89. | up a creek without a paddle | in trouble without help |
| 90. | up in the air | not decided yet |
| 91. | walk on eggshells | act very carefully |
| 92. | warm and fuzzy | pleasantly comforting feeling |
| 93. | warm the cockles | make someone feel happy |
| 94. | warm to someone | become friendlier |
| 95. | warm up to | become more receptive |
| 96. | warm welcome | friendly greeting |
| 97. | weather the storm | survive a difficult time |
| 98. | when hell freezes over | never |
| 99. | whistle up the wind | create trouble unnecessarily |
| 100. | wrap up warm | dress warmly |
