Definition
To alternate between two opposite extremes, such as enthusiasm and disinterest or success and failure.
In Context
- "Henrietta's feelings for Delbert run hot and cold—one minute she's hopelessly in love with him, and the next she can't stand the sight of him."
- "The business runs hot and cold; some months our firm doesn't earn enough to cover expenses and other months, we net 400% profits."
- "London’s right-leaning newspapers, which tend to run hot and cold on the prime minister, are veering toward Arctic right now."