| Idiom | Meaning | Example Sentence |
| Back down | To yield or withdraw from a position or plan due | He initially agreed to the challenge, but he backed down when he realized |
| Chicken out | To become too afraid or hesitant to do something | He chickened out of the bungee jumping adventure at the last moment. |
| Cold feet syndrome | The feeling of anxiety or hesitation before | Many performers experience cold feet syndrome before going on stage. |
| Get cold feet | To become nervous or anxious and back out of | She was going to skydive, but she got cold feet at the last minute. |
| Have cold feet | To feel nervous, hesitant, or anxious about | He was excited about the wedding, but he started to have cold feet |
| Lose one’s nerve | To lose courage or confidence to do something. | He had practiced for the performance, but he lost his nerve on stage. |
| proceeding with something. | the night before. | |
| a plan or commitment. | ||
| taking a significant step. | ||
| challenging. | ||
| to fear or pressure. | the risks involved. |
