Question 36
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: Ngozi and Ekaette were fast friends when we were in the secondary school.
- A.friends who run very quickly together
- B.friends who go without food for a long time together
- C.friends who are not easily separated from each other
- D.friends who spend too much time and energy on pleasure and excitement together
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (friends who are not easily separated from each other)
Explanation
'Fast' here means firmly fixed, so fast friends are close, loyal friends who stay together.