to suddenly become nervous before doing something important
вдруг стать нервным перед чем-то важным (vdrug stat' nervnym pered chem-to vazhnym)
"He was ready to get married but got cold feet at the last minute."
"Он был готов жениться, но поймал холодные ноги в последнюю минуту." (on byl gotov zhenit'sya, no **poymal kholodnye nogi** v poslednyuyu minutu)
to say something positive and hope it continues to be good
used to introduce a balanced or just opinion
to become very angry
to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left
to organize or finish something neatly
Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.