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JAMB Use of English 1995 Question 52

Question 52

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: The chairman's reaction was a storm in a tea cup

  1. A.suitable for the occasion
  2. B.less serious than it appeared to be
  3. C.more serious than necessary
  4. D.greatly diminished in scope
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (less serious than it appeared to be)

Explanation

A 'storm in a tea cup' is a big fuss about something small, so the matter was less serious than it seemed.