What Does 'Cold Feet' Mean? (よく使う英語慣用語句） -N0.522-

What Does 'Cold Feet' Mean? (よく使う英語慣用語句)


Introduction:
Have you ever been excited to do something big—like starting a new job or getting married—but suddenly felt nervous or unsure at the last minute? In English, we call that getting “cold feet.”


1. What Does 'Cold Feet' Mean?
“Cold feet” means a sudden loss of confidence or nerve, especially before a big event or decision. It’s often used when someone is scared or hesitant to go through with something they had previously committed to.


2. When to Use It
Use this phrase when someone is feeling anxious or second-guessing themselves just before taking an important step.

Example:
 A: Is the wedding still on?
B: I think so, but he’s starting to get cold feet.


3. 日本語の同じような表現
日本語では、「怖気づく」や「尻込みする」、「土壇場で不安になる」などが近い意味になります。特に、大きな決断の直前に不安や緊張で迷いが生じる時に使われます。


Conclusion:
Next time someone is feeling nervous and unsure before a big moment, you can say they’ve got “cold feet.” It’s a common way to describe last-minute hesitation or fear.




















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