Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Left out in the cold

Correct option is B

Option (b) is the correct meaning of the given idiom "Left out in the cold".
Left out in the cold: To be excluded or ignored from a group, opportunity, or activity.
Example: After the reorganization, many employees felt left out in the cold without clear roles.
Other related idioms:
· Out of the loop: Not informed or included in a group or activity.
· Cold shoulder: To deliberately ignore or show indifference to someone.
Meanings of other options:
· To be deceived: To be tricked or cheated.
· To preserve something: To save or protect something for the future.
· To be chased: To be pursued or run after.