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get cold feet

become nervous or hesitant about something you had planned to do · lose courage

What's the situation?

Imagine you've planned a huge adventure, like skydiving! But then, right before you jump, you suddenly feel a wave of intense fear and hesitation. That's getting cold feet! 🥶 It perfectly describes that last-minute doubt or nervousness that makes you want to back out of something you previously committed to. It’s often used for big life decisions too, like marriage or a new job.

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