JAMB - English Language (2025 - No. 235)

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The boy accused his friend of putting a spoke in his wheel.

He accused his friend of making jest of him
He accused his friend of spoiling his bicycle wheel
He accused his friend of destroying his move of getting a new wheel
He accused his friend of thwarting the execution of his plan

Explanation

This idiom means to deliberately prevent someone from carrying out a plan or to hinder their progress. In the question, the boy is accusing his friend of sabotaging or blocking his efforts.

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