English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "and his bride" Mean?

Learn what "and his bride" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Explain

got cold feet and ran.

It means she suddenly became too nervous or afraid to go through with the wedding.

From Runaway Bride, Episode 3

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is explaining that a bride panicked and ran away before a wedding.

Usage Scenario

Use this to describe last-minute panic before a commitment, especially a wedding. It is common, but the full line is more like a story than a reusable phrase.

Better ways to say it

1
She got cold feet and ran.
2
The bride got cold feet.
3
She panicked and ran.

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