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JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 73

Question 73

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The idle steward could not see ________ on the wall, and he lost his job.

  1. A.the writing
  2. B.what will be written
  3. C.the handwriting
  4. D.what is written
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the writing)

Explanation

The idiom 'to see the writing on the wall' means to notice the signs of coming trouble.