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Nervous reaction to standing on thin ice? (4,4)

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I believe the answer is:

cold feet

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This might be a double definition.

'nervous reaction' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'standing on thin ice?' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for cold feet that I've seen before include "Apprehensiveness" , "Loss of courage or confidence" , "Chilly extremities due to fear" , "Lack of courage or confidence" , "Apprehension" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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