INSTRUCTION: After each of the sentences below, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Because the Principal still refused his permission his staff finally took the bit between their teeth.
A. carried placards B. got out of control C. tore up the timetable D. refused to go to work.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
'Got out of control' 'TO GET THE BIT BETWEEN YOUR TEETH' (IDIOM) - To become very enthusiastic about something that you have started to do so that you are unlikely to stop until you have finished.
