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JAMB Use of English 1989 Question 55

Question 55

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: As the wedding day approached, the bride began to develop cold feet.

  1. A.fall sick
  2. B.feel cold
  3. C.be reluctant
  4. D.become aggressive
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (be reluctant)

Explanation

To get cold feet is to become nervous and reluctant to go ahead.