WAEC - English Language (1997 - No. 29)

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
My brother's driving could make one tear one's hair out. This means that his driving could make one
get very worried
enjoy one's journey
feel very bored
feel very relaxed

Explanation

The expression "tear one's hair out" is an idiom that means to be extremely frustrated, anxious or worried about something. In the sentence: "My brother's driving could make one tear one's hair out," it suggests that his driving is so bad or nerve-wracking that it causes intense stress or worry.

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