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cold sober

/kəʊld ˈsəʊbə/

Traducción: Expresión informal que significa absolutamente y completamente sobrio, sin la menor influencia del alcohol o las drogas; se usa a menudo para enfatizar.

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/kəʊld ˈsəʊbə/C1informal
  • esExpresión informal que significa absolutamente y completamente sobrio, sin la menor influencia del alcohol o las drogas; se usa a menudo para enfatizar.

An informal expression meaning completely and absolutely sober, with no trace of alcohol or drug influence; often used for emphasis.

  1. Completely not drunkB2informal

    Not having consumed any alcohol; completely sober.

    escompletamente sobrio

    • He was cold sober when he drove home from the party.
    • After the accident, the driver was found to be cold sober.
    • She insisted she was cold sober and could handle the situation.
  2. Serious and clear-headedB2informal

    In a state of being very serious, clear-minded, and not influenced by emotions or substances.

    escompletamente sobrio y sereno

    • He gave a cold sober assessment of the company's financial situation.
    • She was cold sober when she made that difficult decision.
    • The politician's speech was cold sober and direct.