Meaning
La expresión en inglés «Cold Feet» se refiere a un sentimiento de duda o miedo que alguien puede experimentar antes de tomar una decisión importante o enfrentar una situación significativa. A menudo se utiliza para describir el nerviosismo o la inseguridad que una persona siente justo antes de un evento crucial, como una boda o una entrevista de trabajo.
Por ejemplo, si alguien dice: «Tenía todo listo para mudarme a otra ciudad, pero al final tuve cold feet», significa que, aunque estaba preparado para mudarse, el miedo o la inseguridad lo llevaron a reconsiderar su decisión.
En situaciones cotidianas, «Cold Feet» puede manifestarse cuando una persona siente que no está lista o que no puede enfrentarse a las consecuencias de una decisión. Es una expresión útil para describir esos momentos de incertidumbre donde el miedo al cambio o al compromiso se apodera de nosotros.
Es importante entender que tener «Cold Feet» es una reacción humana natural y, a menudo, es una señal de que se debe reflexionar más sobre la decisión en cuestión.
Example
Did you hear? The bride got cold feet and ran away before the wedding even started.
Don't tell me you've got cold feet. This heist needs to go as planned or we're all going down.
I'll be honest, I got cold feet when my company transferred me to a position in Asia. Especially since I've never been there.
Quiz
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
