JAMB Use of English 1989 Question 38

Question 38

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: Our experience on board the aircraft is nothing to write home about.

  1. A.not remarkable
  2. B.unpleasant
  3. C.nobody's business
  4. D.not a home affair
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (not remarkable)

Explanation

Something that is nothing to write home about is ordinary, not remarkable.