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JAMB Use of English 1992 Question 49

Question 49

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: He has been advised to keep his head, the confusion notwithstanding

  1. A.avoid being beaten or insulted
  2. B.keep calm
  3. C.save his head
  4. D.prevent being beheaded
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (keep calm)

Explanation

To keep one's head is an idiom meaning to stay calm in a difficult situation.