leave someone out in the cold
US /liːv ˈsʌm.wʌn aʊt ɪn ðə koʊld/
UK /liːv ˈsʌm.wʌn aʊt ɪn ðə koʊld/
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把某人晾在一边, 排斥某人
to exclude someone from a group or activity, or to not give them information or help
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They decided to leave him out in the cold when planning the party.
他们决定在计划派对时把他晾在一边。
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Don't leave me out in the cold; tell me what's going on.
别把我晾在一边；告诉我发生了什么。