Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.
He is ______ by the doctor not to smoke.

  1. in strict orders

  2. under strict orders

  3. over strict orders

  4. with strict orders

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

(2) under strict orders. A person is always put “under” the orders meaning subject to the control, limitations, government, direction, instruction, or influence of.