JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 57

Question 57

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

While the worshippers closed their eyes in prayer, a thief made... with the collection.

  1. A.out
  2. B.away
  3. C.up
  4. D.by
  5. E.through
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (away)

Explanation

To 'make away with' something is to steal it and escape.