Question

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/ phrase.
To have cold feet
A. To feel very cold
B. To pay much attention to
C. To lose confidence
D. To pour water on something

Answer 1

Hint:To be able to distinguish between the given words, one must understand what idioms are, what this particular idiom means, and what the option means. An idiom is a group of words set by usage as having a meaning not implied by those of the individual words.

Complete answer:
The given idiom to have cold feet means to be afraid to do something.
Option A) To feel very cold – This option is not Correct because it does not have the required meaning. It has no connection to the given idiom.

Option B) To pay much attention to – It means to have focus on something. This option is not Correct because it does not have the required meaning. It has no connection to the given idiom.

Option C) To lose confidence – It can be a feeling of something gradually going away from you, being eroded. Thus, its meaning is similar to the required one. It is the best fit among the given options.

Option D) To pour water on something – This means to discourage or deter someone from doing something; to make something seem less appealing or reduce someone's enthusiasm for something. This option is not correct because it does not have the required meaning. It has no connection to the given idiom.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘C’.

Note:One must understand the meaning of all the given options and then decide what fits best according to the question asked. All options act as plausible distractions.