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cold feet
noun
Informal.
- a loss or lack of courage or confidence; an onset of uncertainty or fear:
She got cold feet when asked to sing a solo.
cold feet
plural noun
- informal.loss or lack of courage or confidence
cold feet
- To “have cold feet†is to be too fearful to undertake or complete an action: “The backup quarterback was called into the game, but he got cold feet and refused to go in.â€
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of cold feet1
First recorded in 1890–95
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The financial sector appears to be getting cold feet about efforts to curb the effects of climate change.
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When Jonathan suggests that Morrison move into his apartment, Morrison gets cold feet.
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On the permission to use long-range missiles, critics of Biden have accused him of getting cold feet as he tries to help Harris into the White House.
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Too many at all levels get cold feet and opt to wait for the “right time†to run.
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But since Biden has dropped out and is likely to be replaced as the Democratic nominee by Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump is getting cold feet.
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