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JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 45

Question 45

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrases in italics: At the age of 80, Musa wished he could put the clock back.

  1. A.stop the clock
  2. B.put down the clock
  3. C.go back in time
  4. D.have more time
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (go back in time)

Explanation

To put the clock back is to return to an earlier time; at 80, Musa wishes he could go back to his younger days.