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JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 31

Question 31

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words: He went through fire before he qualified as a doctor

  1. A.had a fire accident
  2. B.made a lot of fire
  3. C.suffered a lot
  4. D.underwent some purification
  5. E.required a lot of fire
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (suffered a lot)

Explanation

To 'go through fire' is an idiom for going through great hardship.