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Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Show the white feather
Question

Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Show the white feather

A.

To act cowardly

B.

To signal for help

C.

To display courage

D.

To admit defeat gracefully

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:
Lose one’s nerve: to become afraid and lose courage.
Turn tail: to run away in fear.
Chicken out: to back out because of fear.
Get cold feet: to become nervous before doing something difficult.

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