Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

He spoke with his heart in his mouth

  • A courageously
  • B with such unusual cowardice
  • C with a lot of confusion in his speech
  • D without being able to make up his mind
  • E with fright and agitation
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The correct answer is E. with fright and agitation

The correct answer is With fright and agitation.

The phrase “heart in his mouth” is an idiom that is often used to describe a feeling of extreme fear or nervousness.

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