Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase:

Rahul nearly ______________ when he saw a snake in his room. He is still very scared of snakes.

  1. jumped for joy

  2. jumped the lights

  3. jumped out of skin

  4. jumped down the throat

  5. jumped the gun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. If one jumps out of his skin, he is extremely surprised or shocked.  Rahul nearly jumped out of his skin when he saw a snake in his room. He is still very scared of snakes.

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