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Post-UTME English Language 2005 Objective — Question 62

Question 62 of 73 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2005 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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When the chips are down, will know those who have the courage to stand. (nearest in meaning to the idiom)

  • A. when we get to a crisis pointCorrect
  • B. in the final analysis
  • C. when the blocks are lowered
  • D. when we get to the end of the road

Explanation

'When the chips are down' is an idiom for when a situation reaches a critical/difficult point.

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