JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 62

Question 62

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Children's clothes have to be strong to stand...... rough use

  1. A.with
  2. B.in through
  3. C.in for
  4. D.up to
  5. E.up for
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (up to)

Explanation

To 'stand up to' something is to resist it without being damaged.