JAMB English Language 2012 Objective — Question 33

Question 33 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

He could not speak out because he had a feet of clay.

A. His feet was muddy
B. He was weak and cowardlyCorrect
C. He was clumsy and lazy
D. He was shy and timid

Explanation

'To have a feet of clay' is an idiomatic expression which to have a weakness or fault in one's character.

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