Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

get-cold-feet

idiom

/ɡɛt koʊld fiːt/

Definition

To experience a sudden loss of confidence or courage, especially just before a crucial or important decision or event.

Examples

She was excited about the wedding, but on the day of the ceremony, she got cold feet.
He was ready to make a big investment, but he got cold feet at the last moment.

Meaning

The phrase ‘get cold feet’ refers to a feeling of doubt or fear that makes someone hesitate or withdraw from a commitment or action they were previously enthusiastic about.