Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Terrorists kill thousands of innocent people in cold blood.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct asnwer is option 3 i.e. cruelly, without any emotions
- The phrase "in cold blood" means to commit an action, usually a violent or ruthless one, without any emotions, remorse, or mercy.
- Example: The crime had been committed in cold blood.
Thus, the correct option would be cruelly, without any emotions.