JAMB Use of English 1989 Question 36

Question 36

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: The boss made a clean sweep of all the old hands in the office

  1. A.completely got rid
  2. B.cleanly swept the office
  3. C.made a quick change
  4. D.made an adjustment
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (completely got rid)

Explanation

To make a clean sweep of people is to remove all of them completely.