JAMB Use of English 2019 Question 52

Question 52

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap: The old politicians were discredited because they tried to ________ the people’s ignorance

  1. A.cash in on
  2. B.catch in with
  3. C.cash in with
  4. D.cash in by
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (cash in on)

Explanation

To 'cash in on' something means to take advantage of it for profit.