Cold Comfort
Meaning
When someone tries to console or give encouragement we use this phrase.
Origin
In 14th century. E. E. Allit. used this phrase:
“Lorde! colde watz his cumfort.”
Chaucer and Shakespeare also used this phrase in their writings.
Meaning
When someone tries to console or give encouragement we use this phrase.
Origin
In 14th century. E. E. Allit. used this phrase:
“Lorde! colde watz his cumfort.”
Chaucer and Shakespeare also used this phrase in their writings.