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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

He gnashed his teeth at his son's actions.

Aexpressed disappointment

Bexpressed rage

Cexpressed sadness

Dexpressed joy

Answer:

B. expressed rage

Read Explanation:

• To "gnash one's teeth" means to grind them together, usually as a physical sign of extreme anger or rage.


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