JAMB Use of English 1999 Question 45

Question 45

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: When he found himself in a difficult situation, he tried to double-talk his way through

  1. A.talk to two people to help him
  2. B.mix up issues to sound nervous
  3. C.mix up facts to confuse people
  4. D.talk twice to gain sympathy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (mix up facts to confuse people)

Explanation

Double-talk is deliberately confusing or misleading speech.