They were yellow

[pupil]

Test No. incompl/inter-2 "Like a red rag", question 8

As they turned round and ran away, people thought they were ..........

(a) red
(b) blue
(c) white
(d) yellow

Test No. incompl/inter-2 "Like a red rag", answer 8

As they turned round and ran away, people thought they were yellow.

Correct answer: (d) yellow

Hi all!!! "They were yellow" What is it?
Tell me, please
Pupil

[Alan]

Hi Pupil,

'Yellow' simply means having no courage - being a coward.

Alan
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[pupil]

Hi Alan. I was very surprised. Thank you
Pupil