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JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 47

Question 47

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: In his own story, he confirmed that they had been on his tail for quite sometime

  1. A.closely following and watching him
  2. B.searching for him
  3. C.giving him a tail
  4. D.tagging him a talebearer
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (closely following and watching him)

Explanation

To be on someone's tail is to follow them closely.