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Definition |
a feeling of nervousness |
Examples |
1) John was supposed to give a speech at the conference, but he got
cold feet and backed out at the last
minute.
2) Samantha agreed to go skydiving with friends, but got
cold feet and backed out. |
Etymology |
It refers to physical sensations of
coldness or numbness in the feet caused by fear or anxiety. |
Synonyms |
hesitation, jitters |
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