JAMB English Language 2014 Objective — Question 45

Question 45 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Many workers are not happy because they live a hand-to-mouth life.

A. They work hard with their hands
B. They are voracious and avaricious
C. They are barely survivingCorrect
D. They have rejected the use of spoons

Explanation

'Living a hand-to-mouth life' means having barely enough to survive on, spending income as soon as it's earned — i.e. they are barely surviving.

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