Pick out the correct meaning of the idiom: To show the white feather

Question

Pick out the correct meaning of the idiom:

To show the white feather

1. A. To act as a plucky
2. B. To act as stout-hearted.
3. C. To act as a cowardice (Correct answer)
4. D. To act as dauntless

Correct Answer

Option C — To act as a cowardice

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is To act as a cowardice.

Key Points

• The idiom 'to show the white feather' means to display cowardice or behave in a cowardly manner.
• Historically in Britain, a white feather was presented as a symbol of cowardice, particularly to men who refused to enlist during wartime.