It's cold enough to hang meat in here!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The temperature is extremely low, comparable to conditions used for curing meat.
- In plain terms
- It is freezing here.
- What can you take from it?
- Extreme cold preserves food.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How cold is too cold?
- What keeps you warm?
Another view
The comparison is hyperbolic and not scientifically precise.
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