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Kalte Füße bekommen

To get cold feet, to lose courage or confidence at the last minute

In German

Kalte Füße bekommen

KAHL-te FY-se be-KOM-men

Literal Translation

To get cold feet

Meaning

To get cold feet, to lose courage or confidence at the last minute.

Equivalent:"To get cold feet"

Example Sentences

1
Kurz vor der Hochzeit hat er kalte Füße bekommen.
Shortly before the wedding, he got cold feet.
2
Sie wollte eigentlich den Job wechseln, aber dann hat sie kalte Füße bekommen.
She actually wanted to change jobs, but then she got cold feet.

FAQ

How do you say "To get cold feet, to lose courage or confidence at the last minute" in German?

"To get cold feet, to lose courage or confidence at the last minute" in German is "Kalte Füße bekommen" (KAHL-te FY-se be-KOM-men). Example: Kurz vor der Hochzeit hat er kalte Füße bekommen..

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