UI Post-UTME Use of English 2012 Question 4

Question 4

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or words in italics: We got wind of the plan to retrench workers

  1. A.had suspicion
  2. B.knew for sure
  3. C.heard a rumour
  4. D.heard an announcement
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (heard a rumour)

Explanation

To get wind of something is to hear about it unofficially, i.e. through a rumour.