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Definition of have cold feet

have cold feet

verb

  • to be nervous about entering into a long-term commitment, especially marriage.

    Last edited on Aug 11 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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