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JAMB English Language 2016 Objective — Question 41

Question 41 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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41. Definition of 'cut one's own throat' A. to do something that is bad for oneself; to act in a way that will cause unnecessary harm B. to succeed against all odds C. to help another person selflessly D. to escape a dangerous situation

  • A. to do something that is bad for oneself; to act in a way that will cause unnecessary harmCorrect
  • B. to succeed against all odds
  • C. to help another person selflessly
  • D. to escape a dangerous situation

Explanation

For instance, they ended up cutting their own throats when they raised prices, because their customers went elsewhere.

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