Sentence examples for Cold comfort from inspiring English sources
"cold comfort" is correct and usable in written English
It is an idiom that means a small consolation, something that is not a big help in improving a bad situation. Example: "She tried to offer him some cold comfort when he lost his job, but he wasn't comforted."
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Cold comfort
noun
Much less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.
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