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JAMB Use of English 2019 Question 57

Question 57

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap: The thief ran ________ luck when the policeman running after him caught up with him and knocked him down

  1. A.into
  2. B.with
  3. C.of
  4. D.out of
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (out of)

Explanation

To 'run out of luck' means one's good luck has come to an end.