: apprehension or doubt strong enough to prevent a planned course of action
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Heaviness in the legs may be a better indicator of varicose veins than cold feet, and people should seek care for any uncomfortable symptoms, Dr. Thompson says.—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Apr. 2025 And in Rick’s case, the answer is he panics, gets cold feet, and … knocks over the guy’s chair?—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025 The number of Republicans with cold feet, however, is likely higher behind the scenes.—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2025 The Florida special elections are Tuesday, but the administration has gotten cold feet about its margin ahead of crucial votes.—Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cold feet
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