I was going to jump off the diving board, but I got cold feet.
What does "got cold feet" mean?

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A My feet were cold
B I was excited
C I was afraid and wanted to stop
D I was sick

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Answer: C. I was afraid and wanted to stop

Answer: c) I was afraid and wanted to stop
Explanation: To "get cold feet" means to become too afraid or hesitant to do something you had planned to do.

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I was going to jump off the diving board, but I got cold feet. What does "got cold feet" mean?

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