JAMB Use of English 2000 Question 46

Question 46

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: All the traders in the market saw the woman buy ________ the imported suits

  1. A.up
  2. B.off
  3. C.over
  4. D.out
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (up)

Explanation

To 'buy up' is to buy all of something available.