JAMB Use of English 1983 Question 98

Question 98

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the underlined phrase or word: The take home pay of many workers is such that they can hardly make both ends meet

  1. A.live an honest life
  2. B.finish their schedule of work
  3. C.keep two jobs at a time
  4. D.live within their income
  5. E.live on both ends.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (live within their income)

Explanation

To 'make ends meet' is to manage to live on the money you earn.