JAMB Use of English 2012 Question 51

Question 51

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: Some men will continue to causes offences until they are given a taste of their own medicine.

  1. A.placated
  2. B.revenged on
  3. C.recompensed for
  4. D.cured
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (revenged on)

Explanation

Giving someone a taste of their own medicine means treating them as badly as they treated others, i.e. taking revenge on them.