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JAMB 2022 - Question 16

English 2022 JAMB Past Questions - Question 16: The principal bent over backwards to admit the student into school. This means the principal: 

For These questions, choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The principal bent over backwards to admit the student into school. This means the principal: 
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

The idiom ‘bend over backwards’ means to try very hard to do something; to make effort to achieve something, especially to be fair or helpful. Example: (i) We have bent over backwards to ensure trail of the defendants, (ii) I will bend over backwards to help you get a job in this company.