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    How did a timid person come to be said to have "cold feet"?

    Question #126243. Asked by star_gazer. (Jun 24 12 12:02 AM)


    mlcmlc

    		different theories...here are some links I found.

    http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2005/05/when_did_we_get_cold_feet.html

    http://www.saywhydoi.com/cold-feet-meaning-and-origin-why-do-say-we-get-cold-feet/

    http://www.word-detective.com/091801.html




    Jun 24 12, 4:55 AM

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