JAMB Use of English 1981 Question 74

Question 74

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill in the blank space with the best of the five options: After weeks of bargaining they ________ a deal worth millions.

  1. A.made up
  2. B.turned about
  3. C.brought off
  4. D.went in
  5. E.fell through
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (brought off)

Explanation

'Bring off' means to succeed in doing something difficult, such as a big deal after long bargaining.