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G get cold feet струхнуть, струсить, испугаться M E A N I N G : a fear of doing something; a loss of nerve or confidence; second thoughts Gerry wanted to ask Lynette to the party, but he got cold feet. ORIGIN: Since the early 1800s people have been saying that someone who lost his courage had cold feet. Maybe it came from the idea of soldiers running away from battle. Fear can cause a person to feel quickly chilled, especially in the feet. Also, hot has always suggested eagerness to do something. A hot blooded person, for instance, is always ready for a fight or an adventure. So, it’s easy to see how cold feet can suggest cowardice and fear. get into the swing of things войти в курс дела; освоиться M E A N I N G : to become accustomed to routine activities Barrie didn’t join in many activities at first, but now she’s getting in the swing of things. ORIGIN: In the 1500s the phrase, in full swing, meant to be very active in something. Swing could have come from the motion of a children’s swing or a clock pendulum. In the 1800s a new expression developed that was based on the old one get into the swing of things. That meant getting involved with whatever was going on, especially socially. 48