Correct option is A
Option
(a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Show the white feather: to display fear or cowardice; to lose courage in a difficult situation.
(Hindi Idiom: कायरता दिखाना / डर जाना)
Example: He refused to face the challenge and showed the white feather at the last moment.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
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Lose one’s nerve: to become afraid and lose courage.
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Turn tail: to run away in fear.
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Chicken out: to back out because of fear.
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Get cold feet: to become nervous before doing something difficult.