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cool reception
[/kuːl rɪˈsɛpʃən/]
noun
pl: cool receptions
recepção fria
1.
A lukewarm or unfriendly welcome; an unenthusiastic response to someone or something
The proposal received a cool reception from the board of directors.
A proposta recebeu uma recepção fria do conselho de administração.
2.
A lack of warmth or enthusiasm in greeting or welcoming someone
Despite his efforts, he was given a cool reception at the party.
Apesar dos seus esforços, ele recebeu uma recepção fria na festa.
NYC Slang
the cold shoulder
Synonyms
cold reception
lukewarm reception
chilly reception
frosty welcome
indifferent response
Antonyms
warm reception
enthusiastic welcome
cordial reception
hearty welcome
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
recepção fria
most common usage
São Paulo
recepção fria
standard usage in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
recepção fria
common in all contexts
Portugal
recepção fria
standard Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
give someone the cold shoulder
receive a frosty welcome
be left out in the cold
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