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Discover LudwigThe phrase "cold comfort" is correct and usable in written English.
One can use it when a person or thing offers some type of consolation, but it doesn't really make the person feel better. For example: "Her kind words were a cold comfort after losing her job."
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cold comfort
noun
Much less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.
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It was cold comfort.
Cold Comfort Q.
Cold comfort for others.
That was cold comfort.
Cold comfort and heated language.
But that is cold comfort.
Cold comfort, but comfort nonetheless.
That may be cold comfort.
But she found this knowledge cold comfort.
But for France, this is cold comfort.
But that is cold comfort in Michoacán.
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