Get Cold Feet
To suddenly become nervous or decide not to do something you had planned, often at the last minute.
Examples
- I almost got cold feet before the presentation, but I took a deep breath and started—it actually went well.
- If you're getting cold feet about going tonight, remember it's just one night; you can leave early if it's not fun.
- I'm getting cold feet about moving to Boston—what if I can't find the right job?
Quote
Why so serious?
Remix: Relax a little—don't make a huge deal out of it.