UI Post-UTME Use of English 2024 (Model questions) Question 21

Question 21

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

The phrase “underestimate the value” means:

  1. A.ignore completely
  2. B.miscalculate cost
  3. C.reduce importance
  4. D.overrate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (reduce importance)

Explanation

To underestimate the value of something is to treat it as less important than it is.