get cold feet
Suddenly become nervous or afraid to do something you had planned to do
Definition
To suddenly become nervous or afraid to do something you had planned to do
Examples
- I was going to ask her out, but I GOT COLD FEET
- They GOT COLD FEET about buying the house
- Don't GET COLD FEET now - we've come too far
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
- become nervous
- lose courage
- chicken out
Antonyms:
- be confident
- be brave