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What other words can I use to replace the following:

"with his mouth wide open"

I'm trying to describe a person who was shocked by bad news. I need to show, not tell. I have used "with his mouth wide open" twice and want to find another way to describe a person who is shocked. Any suggestions?

Best Answer

You could use the idiom someone's jaw dropped:

His jaw dropped in surprise when he heard the news.

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