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JAMB Use of English 1983 Question 83

Question 83

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Which of the options expresses the same idea as the one in quotes? 'To beat down the price' is to

  1. A.flog the price
  2. B.reduce the price
  3. C.beat the salesman
  4. D.attack the seller
  5. E.control the price
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (reduce the price)

Explanation

To 'beat down' a price is to bargain until the seller reduces it.