Meaning
"Cold Feet"는 주로 어떤 중요한 일이나 결정을 앞두고 갑작스러운 불안감이나 두려움을 느끼는 상황을 설명하는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 결혼식 같은 큰 이벤트를 앞둔 신부나 신랑이 결혼을 망설이는 경우에 자주 사용됩니다. 그러나 이 표현은 단지 결혼에만 국한되지 않고, 중요한 직업 선택, 이사, 사업 시작 등 다양한 상황에서도 사용될 수 있습니다. 예를 들어, "He got cold feet before signing the business contract"는 "그는 사업 계약서에 서명하기 전에 망설였다"는 의미로 해석할 수 있습니다. "Cold Feet"는 그러한 중요한 순간에 발생하는 심리적 망설임을 간결하게 표현하는 데 매우 유용한 표현입니다.
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!
