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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Get cold feet.

1. To lose courage at the last moment
2. To request urgent help
3. To act bravely under pressure
4. To accept failure politely

Correct answer: To lose courage at the last moment

Solution

"Get cold feet" means to become nervous or lose confidence just before an important event or decision. It does not mean asking for help or acting bravely.

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