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JAMB English Language 2016 Objective — Question 36

Question 36 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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36. For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed: 'bore the brunt' means A. to suffer the worst part of an unpleasant or problematic situation B. to enjoy the best part of a situation C. to avoid a difficult situation D. to ignore a problem

  • A. to suffer the worst part of an unpleasant or problematic situationCorrect
  • B. to enjoy the best part of a situation
  • C. to avoid a difficult situation
  • D. to ignore a problem

Explanation

The idiomatic meaning of 'bore the brunt' is: to suffer the worst part of an unpleasant or problematic situation.

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