cold feet
Example Sentences
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It may well get cold feet and remove the line item before the bill makes it to a vote.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
“In that context, it makes sense that many Fed officials are getting cold feet about cuts” and want more flexible language, said Skanda Amarnath, executive director of Employ America.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Mubi spent $12 million in 2024 to buy “The Substance” after its original distributor, Universal Pictures, got cold feet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
There has been no public indication so far that sponsors are getting cold feet.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
When we were almost next, the little girl in front of us got cold feet about going down the tall slide, so she turned around to let us pass.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
