'To put your foot in your mouth', means:

  • A. To behave immaturely
  • B. Compulsively bite or chew your skin
  • C. Say something unnecessary and embarrassing
  • D. To remain silent until you are asked to speak

Explanation

To put one’s foot in one’s mouth means to say something tactless, inappropriate, or embarrassing. It describes a verbal blunder, not a physical habit.

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