Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
When the enemy attacked, one soldier SHOWED THE WHITE FEATHER and fled.

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To show the white feather is to show fear and act like a coward, as fleeing does.

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Surrendered is a trap from the white flag, a different sign. Fought bravely is the opposite.

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.When the enemy attacked, one soldier SHOWED THE WHITE FEATHER and fled.

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
When the enemy attacked, one soldier SHOWED THE WHITE FEATHER and fled.