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WAEC English Language 2025 Objective — Question 33

Question 33 of 156 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The man's withdrawal of his son from that school was like cutting off his nose to spite his face. This means the decision ___.

  • A. Caused the man much pain
  • B. Affected his son badly
  • C. Was a big blow to the school
  • D. Did the man no good at allCorrect

Explanation

This idiom describes doing something self-destructive out of anger or pride.

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