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NABTEB English Language 2022 Objective — Question 168

Question 168 of 169 from the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) English Language 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was

  • A. very happy
  • B. quite eager
  • C. deeply disappointed
  • D. extremely afraidCorrect

Explanation

'Heart in one's mouth' is an idiom describing extreme fear or anxiety.

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