![]() The expression probably comes from the physical act of turning your back toward someone, instead of speaking to him face-to-face. You give someone the cold shoulder when you refuse to speak to them. You are likely to get cold feet about being president when you understand the situation. All the work of the organization will be your responsibility. ![]() But then you learn that all the other officers have resigned. For example, you agree to be president of an organization. The expression means being afraid to do something you had decided to do. But there is an expression - to get cold feet - that has nothing to do with cold or your feet. Heavy socks can warm your feet, if your feet are really cold. He seemed to kill for no reason, and with no emotion, as if taking someone's life meant nothing.Ĭold can affect other parts of the body. The killer murdered someone, not in self-defense, or because he was reacting to anger or fear. They may do brutal things to others, and not by accident.įor example, a newspaper says the police are searching for a cold-blooded killer. People who show no human emotions or feelings, for example, are said to be cold-blooded. Maybe that is why there are so many expressions that use the word cold.įor centuries, the body's blood has been linked closely with the emotions. It's refreshing to finally hear a Jones album that holds up from beginning to end.Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES.Ĭold weather has a great effect on how our minds and our bodies work. There's little question that Cold Hard Truth boasts the finest set of songs Jones has had in nearly two decades, and he delivers the performances they deserve. But ultimately, such complaints amount to nitpicking. ![]() Silly songs and rushed performances always gave Jones' albums character, and it's hard not to miss that reckless spirit on Cold Hard Truth, no matter how good the music is. For all of its virtues, there's a curious distance on Cold Hard Truth, possibly because it's too careful in both its song selection, and there's no grit in the production. George sounds terrific, not necessarily better than on his latter-day MCA records, but the strength of the material makes it seem so. Much of the credit must be given to Stegall his production may be a bit too clean and echo-laden, but he made a wise move in adhering to simple, traditional instrumentation and guiding Jones toward a great set of songs. Like most realized fantasies, Cold Hard Truth doesn't quite live up to the imagination, yet it still delivers enough that it isn't a disappointment. In short, it's the album hardcore fans have said they've always wanted Jones to make. And, unlike almost any of Jones' previous albums, there's not a single novelty or throwaway. Impressively, Stegall made sure that Jones didn't take the easy way out: there are no covers or superstar duets, just strong new songs. Under the guidance of producer Keith Stegall, Jones returns to the sound of his classic Mercury and UA recordings, meaning that there's nothing but honky tonk ballads and ravers throughout. Touted as George Jones' return to hardcore country, Cold Hard Truth - the Possum's first record for the revitalized Asylum Records - certainly does achieve that goal.
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