Question

Which of the following sentences uses an idiom to show that Aisha wants to avoid speaking?

A.Before Aisha could say something that she'd regret, she chewed herself out.
B.Before Aisha could say something that she'd regret, she shut her mouth
C.Before Aisha could say something that she'd regret, she bit her tongue
D.Before Aisha could say something that she'd regret, she cracked herself up.

Answer 1

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Your answer would be: B.Before Aisha could say something that she'd regret, she shut her mouth

She would do this to avoid speaking.

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Answer 2

Answer:

C: Before Aisha could say something that she'd regret, she bit her mouth.

Explanation:

This sentence uses the idiom bite your tongue because Aisha wants not only to avoid speaking, but also saying something she would regret. The idiom bite your tongue means to try hard to stop yourself from saying what you really think.

A. Chew somebody out: rebuke

B: Shut your mouth: to stop talking

C. Crack somebody up: laugh