Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom from the options given below. To show the white feather

• A. To act cowardly
• B. To show anger
• C. To maintain peace
• D. To act bravely

Answer 1

Answer:

A. To act cowardly

• The idiom "To show the white feather" originates from cockfighting; • a white feather in a gamecock's tail was seen as a sign of inferior breeding and a tendency to run away rather than fight. Therefore, it means to show signs of cowardice.