Everybody knows
Cold is "cold"
Feet is the "foot"
But Cold feet
It doesn't mean "cold feet"
What does that mean?
Let's learn together.
01
Cold feet≠ feet cold
"Cold feet" is actually a slang term to describe people who are enthusiastic at the beginning and flinch when they come to play.
"Cold feet" means: timid, withdrawn.
Example:
I'm scared, I'm getting cold feet.
I was so scared, I didn't want to play anymore.
To express cold feet, you can say:
My feet are getting cold.
My feet are so cold.
02
Have two left feet≠ have two left feet
Don't see "Have two left feet" just translate to "have two left feet", in fact, this sentence really means: clumsy.
When we danced together, I discovered he had two left feet.
When we danced together, I found that his hands and feet were very uncoordinated.
03
Think on your feet≠ think with your feet
If someone says You can think on your feet, don't assume that someone else is saying you: Think with your feet. In fact, it is praising you: quick thinking, fast response.
You have to think on your feet in this job.
To do this, you have to think quickly.
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