: apprehension or doubt strong enough to prevent a planned course of action
Examples of cold feet in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebBetween that and the potential for antitrust scrutiny in Washington, investors began getting cold feet.—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 28 May 2024 In the interim, Angels owner Arte Moreno got cold feet and canceled the deal, which is a good example of why Moreno is viewed as a terrible owner.—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024 Paramount’s stock fell roughly 7% on Friday amid a report that the company was getting cold feet about Skydance’s offer.—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024 But with no obvious action plan in sight, some of Tesla’s biggest supporters are beginning to get cold feet.—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 19 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cold feet
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