WAEC English Language 2020 Objective — Question 30
Question 30 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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When he received the news that he had lost the election, he did not bat an eyelid. This means that he
- A. expected to lose the election
- B. stood perfectly still
- C. was shocked to have lost the election
- D. showed no feelingsCorrect
Explanation
'Not bat an eyelid' means to show no sign or feeling of surprise or worry when something shocking or unexpected happens. Example: 'The policeman did not bat an eye when the criminal began to reach for his knife'.
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