: apprehension or doubt strong enough to prevent a planned course of action
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Home sale cancellations surged across the country in April, as buyers either got cold feet amid growing economic uncertainty or saw a better opportunity on a market that is facing quickly rising inventory levels.—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025 Diddy's legal team was concerned about jurors getting cold feet over the weekend, and Judge Arun Subramanian agreed.—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025 The final selection was delayed until today over fears jurors might get cold feet over the weekend.—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 12 May 2025 Given the length of this trial, the parties agreed to give some time to see if anyone would get cold feet.—Nbc News, NBC news, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cold feet
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