cold feet (Meaning)

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cold feet (n)

timidity that prevents the continuation of a course of action

As the wedding day approached, she began to experience cold feet about marrying her fiancé.
The thought of skydiving filled him with cold feet, causing him to reconsider his decision.
Despite months of training, he couldn't shake his cold feet before the big race.
After signing the contract, he started to get cold feet about buying the house.
Her cold feet about starting a new business venture stemmed from fear of failure.
He was excited about the opportunity to travel, but cold feet set in when he realized he'd be leaving his family behind.
Cold feet crept in as the deadline for submitting the project drew nearer.
The actor had cold feet before his debut performance on stage.
She had been eager to move abroad for years, but when the time came, she got cold feet and decided to stay put.
Cold feet is a common reaction when faced with significant life changes or challenges.

timidity that prevents the continuation of a course of action

angst, suspense, doubt, torment, fearfulness, dread, foreboding, presentiment, vexation, incertitude

relief, easiness, serenity, contentment, unconcern, serenity, ease, tranquillity, unconcern, tranquillity

As the wedding day approached, she began to experience cold feet about marrying her fiancé.

The thought of skydiving filled him with cold feet, causing him to reconsider his decision.

Despite months of training, he couldn't shake his cold feet before the big race.

After signing the contract, he started to get cold feet about buying the house.