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JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 69

Question 69

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase: The Judge came down heavily on the accused person in his judgement.

  1. A.crashed heavily
  2. B.fell down headlong
  3. C.descended upon heavily
  4. D.imposed a stiff penalty
  5. E.crash-landed on
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (imposed a stiff penalty)

Explanation

To come down heavily on someone is to punish or criticise them severely.