Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2024 (Model questions) Question 19

Question 19

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: When the project encountered unexpected difficulties, the team had to ________ and develop a new strategy.

  1. A.throw in the towel
  2. B.go back to the drawing board
  3. C.hit the nail on the head
  4. D.break the ice
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (go back to the drawing board)

Explanation

'Go back to the drawing board' means start planning again after a failure, which fits developing a new strategy.