Learn English – Origin of the phrase “stone cold loser”

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I have googled but can't find any reference to this. Does anyone know the origin of this phrase (recently used by Trump to refer to the London Mayor)

Best Answer

"Stone cold" is a common informal adjective. Using it to modify "loser" is not remarkable.

(Note that references tend to say it means "completely cold", without giving the inference. In practice it can mean either "cruel" or simply "absolute".)