JAMB Use of English 1999 Question 67

Question 67

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: We found it difficult to identify him as the crowd was ________ around him

  1. A.head to head
  2. B.head above head
  3. C.shoulder from shoulder
  4. D.shoulder to shoulder
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (shoulder to shoulder)

Explanation

A tightly packed crowd stands 'shoulder to shoulder'.