Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2018 (Model questions) Question 20

Question 20

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best explains the underlined expression: His application was rejected as he was told to wait till the clouds roll by.

  1. A.Wait for the management to decide on his case
  2. B.wait till when there is adequate funding
  3. C.Wait for the suitable time
  4. D.wait till he matures
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Wait for the suitable time)

Explanation

Waiting till the clouds roll by means waiting until the difficulty passes and the time is right.