JAMB Use of English 1995 Question 62

Question 62

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: Akin made such a dog's breakfast of his home work

  1. A.an excellent job
  2. B.a brilliant attempt
  3. C.a mess
  4. D.a poor performance
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Answer: C (a mess)

Explanation

To make 'a dog's breakfast' of something is to make a complete mess of it.