JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 40

Question 40

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: Yahaya hardly knows on which side his bread is buttered in the matter

  1. A.where his interest lies
  2. B.what he must do
  3. C.where he should go
  4. D.whom to contact for help
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (where his interest lies)

Explanation

Knowing which side your bread is buttered means knowing what is to your own advantage.