JAMB Use of English 2021 Question 48

Question 48

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: There is no love lust between Hassan and Hassana

  1. A.dislike each other
  2. B.are head over heels in love
  3. C.will love each other
  4. D.are still good friends
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (dislike each other)

Explanation

'There is no love lost between' two people (the idiom misprinted here as 'love lust') means they dislike each other.