| Perhaps every writer of fiction suspects himself or herself to be a cold fish at heart, a mere spectator of other people's joys and passions. |
| Brand himself is a cold fish and a nervous character, who conceives a murderous hatred for his junior officer. |
| She's a perfectionist and is analytical about her performances but seems afraid of being perceived as a cold fish. |
| This time he's playing a much more sympathetic character, but he's still a cold fish. |
| Here, cooks will prepare a light meal of mixed salad, tinned cold fish or meat, bread and cheese and fruit. |
| He is too much of a cold fish to capture our hearts and often seems more sullen than smouldering. |
