JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 44

Question 44

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: Mr. Thomas talked ________ about the successes of his institute in the past year

  1. A.at a great length
  2. B.for great length
  3. C.at great length
  4. D.for a great length
  5. E.at great lengths.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (at great length)

Explanation

The idiom is 'at great length', meaning for a long time and in detail.