Why Do We Say People Get ‘Cold Feet’ Before a Wedding?
Brides or grooms with second thoughts are said to have chilly extremities. The origin of the phrase has a little something to do with poker.
Brides or grooms with second thoughts are said to have chilly extremities. The origin of the phrase has a little something to do with poker.
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