Go hot and cold

phrase

To suddenly change one's opinion or mood about something.

She might accept your proposal, but she's hard to predict, she goes hot and cold.

Often appears as...

go hot and cold about something
go hot and cold on an idea

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To feel fear or anxiety about something that is about to happen.

When I saw the test paper, I went hot and cold all over.

Often appears as...

go hot and cold with fear
go hot and cold with anxiety

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To suddenly change one's opinion or mood about something.

She might accept your proposal, but she's hard to predict, she goes hot and cold.

Often appears as...

go hot and cold about something
go hot and cold on an idea

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To feel fear or anxiety about something that is about to happen.

When I saw the test paper, I went hot and cold all over.

Often appears as...

go hot and cold with fear
go hot and cold with anxiety

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Mood Swings

Used to describe sudden shifts in someone's emotions or opinions.

He goes hot and cold on his commitment to the project every few days.

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Uncertainty

Shows someone's indecision or unpredictable behavior regarding a specific matter.

I'm going hot and cold over the decision to move abroad.

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Romantic Hesitation

Often used when someone is uncertain about their feelings in a romantic relationship.

Julia went hot and cold about going on a date with Tom.

Pro Tip 1/3

Mood Swings

Used to describe sudden shifts in someone's emotions or opinions.

He goes hot and cold on his commitment to the project every few days.

Pro Tip 2/3

Uncertainty

Shows someone's indecision or unpredictable behavior regarding a specific matter.

I'm going hot and cold over the decision to move abroad.

Pro Tip 3/3

Romantic Hesitation

Often used when someone is uncertain about their feelings in a romantic relationship.

Julia went hot and cold about going on a date with Tom.

Pro Tip 1/3

Mood Swings

Used to describe sudden shifts in someone's emotions or opinions.

He goes hot and cold on his commitment to the project every few days.

Pro Tip 2/3

Uncertainty

Shows someone's indecision or unpredictable behavior regarding a specific matter.

I'm going hot and cold over the decision to move abroad.

Pro Tip 3/3

Romantic Hesitation

Often used when someone is uncertain about their feelings in a romantic relationship.

Julia went hot and cold about going on a date with Tom.

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