JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 73

Question 73

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: The handset was faulty and so it was impossible to ________ them by phone

  1. A.get at
  2. B.get over to
  3. C.get through to
  4. D.get on to
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (get through to)

Explanation

To 'get through to' someone is to reach them by phone.