二の足を踏む

にのあしをふむ

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to hesitate; to think twice; to flinch; to get cold feet

Kanji

• 二 two. Read as ニ.
• 足 foot. Read as あし.
• 踏 step on. Read as ふむ.

Example sentences

• 誰もが二の足を踏むような厳しい仕事だが、果敢に取り組んでいた。
  It was a tough job that would make anyone think twice, but he met it with resolve.

Word lists

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