JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 91

Question 91

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

The old politicians were discredited because they tried to....... the people's ignorance.

  1. A.cash in on
  2. B.catch in with
  3. C.catch in on
  4. D.cash in with
  5. E.cash in by
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Answer: A (cash in on)

Explanation

To 'cash in on' something is to take advantage of it for one's own gain.