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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Have your heart in your mouth
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Have your heart in your mouth

A.

to be extremely jealous

B.

to behave in a foolish manner

C.

to get worse and worse

D.

to be extremely frightened

Correct option is D

Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Have your heart in your mouth: This idiom means to feel extremely nervous or frightened, especially in a situation where one is scared or anxious about what might happen. (Hindi meaning: बहुत घबराहट महसूस करना)
Example: When I heard a strange noise in the middle of the night, I had my heart in my mouth.
Other idioms related to fear:
· Scare the living daylights out of someone: To frighten someone severely.
· Jumpy: To be easily startled or frightened.
· On edge: To be in a state of nervousness or anxiety.

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