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JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 60

Question 60

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: One significant characteristic of the jet age is that it encourages people to cut corners

  1. A.not to face all problems
  2. B.to want to become rich quickly
  3. C.to want to avoid necessary hardships
  4. D.not to do the proper thing at the right time
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (to want to avoid necessary hardships)

Explanation

To 'cut corners' is to skip necessary steps or effort to get something done more easily.