# get cold feet

Pronunciation: say "get KOHLD feet" US /ˌɡɛt ˈkoʊld fit/, UK /ˌɡɛt ˈkəʊld fiːt/

## Verb

1. To become nervous or hesitant about something just before going through with it, often to the point of backing out.
   - Simple: To suddenly feel too nervous or scared to do something you had planned.
   - _Investors often get cold feet when the market suddenly drops._
   - _She had agreed to give the toast, but got cold feet once she saw the crowd._

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