: apprehension or doubt strong enough to prevent a planned course of action
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Analysts noted the downgrade and wondered if Trump was getting cold feet about getting into a trade war.—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025 The bottom line: The last thing the crypto lobby needs is for Democrats like her to get cold feet.—Brady Dale, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025 But Sosa got cold feet and canceled the interview at the last minute, and a reunion seemed impossible without an admission of guilt.—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025 Taxpayers who got cold feet because of all the noise may want to reconsider.—Tom Cullinan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cold feet
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