"He Got Cold Feet"

Ever heard the saying, "He/She got cold feet," usually referring to backing out before a wedding ceremony? Well, where did it come from? How does "cold feet" have anything to do with having apprehensions about making a commitment?

After a little research, it seems there are a couple tales of where this phrase originated, which are pretty interesting!

• The wartime usage of "cold feet" has led some to claim that the phrase originally referred to soldiers whose frost-bitten toes prevented them from entering a battle.
• Hotfoot is used for someone keen to get somewhere - perhaps cold feet are the opposite

Have you heard of any other origins of the phrase "cold feet"? Share with us below!