Sayings

Cold hands, warm heart

This page is about the saying "Cold hands, warm heart"

Possible 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

a. it is cold outside but warm inside

b. Paul seems aloof but is actually kind

c. Paul's hands warm her heart
a) it is cold outside but warm inside b) Paul seems aloof but is actually kind c) Paul's hands warm her heart

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Contributor: Josef Essberger