Meaning of cold comfort

[Guest]

Test No. express/advan-8 "From Shakespeare originally", question 1

When he heard that he had lost his job, it was cold comfort to learn that he could keep his car.

(a) a lot of help
(b) some help
(c) a little help
(d) little help

Test No. express/advan-8 "From Shakespeare originally", answer 1

When he heard that he had lost his job, it was little help to learn that he could keep his car.

Correct answer: (d) little help
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cold comfort to learn meaning

[Alan]

This means it is quite good news but not as good as you would like it. It means it doesn't bring you much happiness.
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