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JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 38

Question 38

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The fact that Ruth has inherited her late husband's house is cold comfort to her.

  1. A.appropriate comfort
  2. B.inadequate comfort
  3. C.no comfort at all
  4. D.wet comfort
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Answer: B (inadequate comfort)

Explanation

'Cold comfort' is a small consolation that does little to make up for a loss.