: apprehension or doubt strong enough to prevent a planned course of action
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But given that Severance was the overall nomination leader with 27 nods, a loss in Outstanding Drama Series gives the impression that voters got cold feet about naming it TV’s top drama.—Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025 This was created after noticing that some new hires didn’t show up on their start date due to cold feet, second thoughts, or feeling another offer was safer.—Roula Amire, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025 So don’t get cold feet now, coach.—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025 Usually, buyers get cold feet because their financial situations change.—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cold feet
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