a killing 'frost' [=weather that is so cold that the frost kills plants]
These plants should bloom until the first 'frost' of the season.
I have to 'frost' the birthday cake.
(..) Oh. Stinks! Hey, wait, buddy! Tell me next time! I can't believe it. Fresh and green. Frank, you're cutest ever. Go ahead, pick it. A dandelion. I thought the frost wipe them all out. All but one. Make me so. . . This is definitely not been my day. You know what I'm saying, buddy? What a mess. (..)2002 Ice Age