Korean Dictionary

How to say “Get Cold Feet” in Korean

발을 빼다

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Usage & Context

Getting cold feet means becoming fearful or hesitant at the last moment. In Korean, this is expressed as pulling back one's feet, indicating retreat or hesitation.

Example Sentence

결혼식 전날에 갑자기 발을 빼고 싶어졌어요.

I suddenly got cold feet the day before the wedding.

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