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Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2019 (Model questions) Question 10

Question 10

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that is similar to the word or expression underlined: Her attempts were nipped in the bud.

  1. A.unsuccessful
  2. B.cut short
  3. C.frustrated
  4. D.disqualified
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (cut short)

Explanation

To nip something in the bud is to stop it at an early stage, i.e. cut it short.