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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Have cold feet

  1. A
    enjoy cold water
  2. B
    Lose confidence
  3. C
    Feel very cold
  4. D
    Have little satisfaction

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The idiom 'Have cold feet' means to experience nervousness or anxiety before a big event, often to the extent of wanting to back out or losing confidence in one's ability to do it.
Therefore, Option B ("Lose confidence") is the correct meaning.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Have cold feet
A
enjoy cold water
B
Lose confidence
C
Feel very cold
D
Have little satisfaction

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