Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Left out in the cold
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. To be ignored.
"Left out in the cold" means being ignored or excluded, just like being literally left outside in freezing conditions while others are inside enjoying warmth.
It symbolizes neglect or rejection, not secrecy or negativity, making "To be ignored" the most fitting meaning.