Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. He could not speak out because he had...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2012 Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

He could not speak out because he had a feet of clay.

Answer Details
The phrase "feet of clay" is an idiom that means to have a hidden weakness or flaw that could be exposed at any time, despite appearing strong or powerful. So in this context, the sentence means that the person could not speak out because he had a hidden weakness or flaw that made him feel weak and cowardly. Therefore, the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence is "He was weak and cowardly."

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