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Complete the dialogue for Person B using the correct idiom. Person A: I am so nervous. I don’t think I should make the speech tomorrow. Person B
Question

Complete the dialogue for Person B using the correct idiom.
Person A: I am so nervous. I don’t think I should make the speech tomorrow.
Person B: No. You are just getting ____. You have prepared for this.

A.

cold hand

B.

cold feet

C.

hot feet

D.

cold foot

Correct option is B

Option (b) is the correct meaning of the idiom used.
Idiom: "Getting cold feet" – It means becoming nervous or hesitant before a big event or decision, often leading to backing out. (Hindi meaning: घबरा जाना या डर के कारण पीछे हटना)
Example: He got cold feet just before the performance and refused to go on stage.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· Lose your nerve – To become too afraid
· Back out – Withdraw from a commitment
· Chicken out – Avoid doing something due to fear
· Have second thoughts – Start doubting a decision

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