to leave somebody out in the cold
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to betray someone
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to ruin somebody’s expectations
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to put down a proposal in middle
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to not allow someone to become part of a activity
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Explanation
"Leave someone out in the cold" means to deliberately exclude someone from an activity, group, or opportunity. It conveys the idea of someone being left outside while others are included or benefiting. It does not mean betrayal or ruining expectations - those are different concepts.
AI explanation
'To leave someone out in the cold' means to exclude them or deny them the chance to participate in something, leaving them isolated from a group or activity. It's not about betrayal, ruining expectations, or blocking a proposal specifically — it's about exclusion.