A2Emotions
Einem geht die Muffe
To be scared, anxious, or to have cold feet. (Informal, slightly dated)
In German
Einem geht die Muffe
INE-em gayt dee MUF-fe
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationThe sleeve goes to someone
Meaning
MeaningTo be scared, anxious, or to have cold feet. (Informal, slightly dated)
Equivalent:"To get cold feet / to be scared"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Vor dem Sprung aus dem Flugzeug ging ihm die Muffe.
Before jumping out of the plane, he got cold feet.
- 2
Mir ging die Muffe, als ich das sah.
I got scared when I saw that.
FAQ
How do you say "To be scared, anxious, or to have cold feet. (Informal, slightly dated)" in German?
"To be scared, anxious, or to have cold feet. (Informal, slightly dated)" in German is "Einem geht die Muffe" (INE-em gayt dee MUF-fe). Example: Vor dem Sprung aus dem Flugzeug ging ihm die Muffe..
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