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Cold hands, warm heart

Meaning: A cool, reserved exterior may hide a kind heart.

Note: In cold weather, blood goes away from the hands and feet to protect the brain and main part of the body. Then your hands will be cold but your heart will be warm.

Quick Quiz:

If Judy says "cold hands, warm heart" when referring to Paul, she means that

it is cold outside but warm inside
Paul seems aloof but is actually kind
Paul's hands warm her heart

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