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Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2024 (Model questions) Question 16

Question 16

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: The politician's sudden change of stance on the issue was seen by many as a clear case of ________.

  1. A.moving the goalposts
  2. B.sailing close to the wind
  3. C.turning a blind eye
  4. D.doing an about-face
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (doing an about-face)

Explanation

'Doing an about-face' means completely reversing your opinion, which matches a sudden change of stance.