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JAMB Use of English 1983 Question 33

Question 33

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined expression: Old customs die hard. This implies that old customs

  1. A.cause a lot of hardship and death
  2. B.must be stopped
  3. C.never die out
  4. D.cause hardship for younger people
  5. E.tend to last for a long time
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (tend to last for a long time)

Explanation

Things that 'die hard' are slow to disappear; they last a long time (though they can eventually go).