metal can't stand the cold vs can't stand the cold

Examples:

• Metal can't stand the cold, so it's not suitable for outdoor use in winter.
• The metal pipes froze because they can't stand the cold temperatures.
• The metal statue cracked in the winter because it can't stand the cold.
• Metal tools may become brittle if they can't stand the cold.
• The metal roof contracted in the cold because it can't stand the cold weather.

Alternatives:

• Metal is not resistant to cold temperatures.
• Metal is sensitive to the cold.
• Cold weather affects metal negatively.
• Metal is not suitable for freezing temperatures.
• Metal does not fare well in the cold.

Examples:

• I can't stand the cold, I prefer warm climates.
• She can't stand the cold, so she always wears layers in winter.
• The children can't stand the cold, so they stay indoors during the winter.
• He can't stand the cold wind, it makes him shiver.
• They can't stand the cold water, so they avoid swimming in winter.

Alternatives:

• Dislike cold weather.
• Find cold temperatures intolerable.
• Hate the cold.
• Prefer warm climates.
• Avoid cold weather.