UI Post-UTME Use of English 2021 (Model questions) Question 19

Question 19

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: The corrupt bank manager was arrested and convicted ______________

  1. A.on the long run
  2. B.at the long run
  3. C.in the long run
  4. D.after the long run
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (in the long run)

Explanation

The idiom is 'in the long run', meaning eventually.