JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 93

Question 93

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): There is no need to stand...... ceremony in matters of this nature.

  1. A.by
  2. B.to
  3. C.on
  4. D.for
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (on)

Explanation

To 'stand on ceremony' is to behave very formally.