That reduces the cancellation rates even if prices fall or buyers get cold feet.

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But Gerald has an intricate system to ensure he doesn't get cold feet.

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If the Russians refuse to accept the phraseology NATO offers them before July 8, when the alliance is to gather in Madrid to issue invitations, some Europeans could get cold feet.

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This is no time to get cold feet.

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But Greece's official creditors have their own reasons to get cold feet about another rescue package.

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You can either pull it up high and cover your upper half, in which case your feet will get cold, or you can leave it low, have toasty feet, but find yourself freezing further up.

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