In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
On hearing the news of the kidnapping, she became afraid of her own shadow.

Options

A. cold and distant
B. afraid of her own safety
C. very nervous and easily frightened
D. afraid of being alone

Answer

C

Explanation

Afraid /scared of your own shadow = to be very easily frightened, to be very nervous.