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JAMB Use of English 2002 Question 52

Question 52

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the phrase in italics: His success may be described as a pyrrhic victory

  1. A.costly
  2. B.a deserving victory
  3. C.an easy victory
  4. D.indecisive
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (costly)

Explanation

A pyrrhic victory is won at such great cost that it is hardly worth winning.