JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 81

Question 81

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Okonkwo is a stubborn man, he will never ________ his words

  1. A.chew
  2. B.spit
  3. C.eat
  4. D.bite
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (eat)

Explanation

To 'eat one's words' is to admit that what one said was wrong.