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JAMB Use of English 1978 Question 44

Question 44

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion: The two sprinters were running neck and neck

  1. A.exactly level
  2. B.very slowly
  3. C.very fast
  4. D.with their necks together
  5. E.together
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (exactly level)

Explanation

Running 'neck and neck' means being exactly level in a race, with neither ahead.