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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence. He is foaming at the mouth about the committee's decision.
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence.
He is foaming at the mouth about the committee's decision.

A.

To be enraged and show it

B.

to cause damage to someone

C.

to not recognize something good

D.

to be upset about something that happened in the past

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Foaming at the mouth: This idiom means to be extremely angry or furious about something, often showing it visibly. It originates from the imagery of an enraged animal foaming at the mouth due to excessive agitation.
Example: The fans were foaming at the mouth after their team lost the match due to an unfair decision.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· See red – To become very angry.
· Blow a fuse – To suddenly lose temper.
· Hit the roof – To get extremely angry.

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