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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2016 Question 17

Question 17

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or words in italics: The recession has put paid to the company's plans to expand

  1. A.stopped
  2. B.affected
  3. C.paid off
  4. D.interfered with
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (stopped)

Explanation

To put paid to a plan is to end it completely.