Slang & idioms
"cold feet", drawn literally
Literally

cold feet

(phrase)Casual

What it actually means

Sudden hesitation or nerves about doing something you'd previously committed to — most often used about weddings.

In a sentence

  • “He got cold feet the morning of the wedding.”
  • “Don't get cold feet now — you've prepared for months.”

Also known as

second thoughts

Where it’s used

everyday

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