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cold details

[/koʊld ˈdɪteɪlz/]
noun phrase
detalhes frios
1. factual, objective information presented without emotion or sentiment; bare facts without embellishment
The detective presented the cold details of the crime scene without any speculation.
O detetive apresentou os detalhes frios da cena do crime sem qualquer especulação.
2. harsh or unpleasant facts stated bluntly; uncomfortable truths
She laid out the cold details of their financial situation.
Ela apresentou os detalhes frios da situação financeira deles.
NYC Slang
the real deal / the straight dope
Synonyms
bare factshard factsobjective informationunvarnished truthstark reality
Antonyms
embellished accountemotional narrativesubjective interpretation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
detalhes frios
commonly used in journalistic and formal contexts
Portugal
detalhes crus
alternative; emphasizes the harsh nature of the facts

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay down the cold details
the cold hard facts
cold light of day
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