cold feet
Meaning: Too scared to do something.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Body & Senses
Origin: The expression is always used as an expletive in the command form. It is very informal and would normally only be used by parents with their children, or between equals.
More idioms — Body & Senses
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- eat one's heart out — To suffer silently in a hopeless situation.
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More English idioms
- fine-tooth comb — An imaginary device one uses to look for something very carefully.
- get a leg up — To make a good start on some activity or project.
- get it in the neck — To receive something unpleasant, such as criticism or punishment.
- get something off one's chest — To disclose or talk about something that is bothering or worrying one.
- get something on the nose — To do or understand something perfectly.
- get something through one's head — To understand something that is difficult, especially because it is a shock, unwanted, or…
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