Definition of cold feet
: apprehension or doubt strong enough to prevent a planned course of action
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If the Spurs stay patient and refuse to make a move with Leonard right away, maybe James gets cold feet about jumping to Los Angeles.
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But in Wednesday’s issue — spoilers ahead — after a tough heart-to-heart talk with her best friend, who is also the groom’s sister, the would-be bride gets cold feet.
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From the feeling of weightlessness on the Kingda Ka to getting cold feet on Fahrenheit, these rides are the definition of exhilarating.
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Carrie expanded her wedding guest list from 74 to 400, causing Big to get cold feet and ultimately leave her at the alter.
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Trump’s letter, the aides said, was designed to pressure the North on the international stage for appearing to have cold feet.
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Trump's open letter to Kim last week canceling the summit, the aides said, was designed to pressure the North on the international stage for appearing to have cold feet.
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Trump's letter, the aides said, was designed to pressure the North on the international stage for appearing to have cold feet.
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Trump’s letter, the aides said, was designed to pressure the North on the international stage for appearing to have cold feet.
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First Known Use of cold feet
1893
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Definition of cold feet for English Language Learners
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: a feeling of worry or doubt that is strong enough to stop you from doing something that you planned to do
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