In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):

My price for the pair of shoes is fifty naira. I cannot .... anything less than that

  • A bear with
  • B settle for
  • C agree with
  • D tolerate
jamb 1990english-language

The correct answer is B. settle for

When someone says "I cannot settle for anything less than that," it means that they have a specific expectation or requirement and they are not willing to accept anything lower or inferior. 

In this context, the speaker is stating that their price for the pair of shoes is fifty naira and they are not willing to accept a lower price.

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