JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 54

Question 54

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) in italics: Biola decided to give the task everything he had

  1. A.all his money
  2. B.all his time
  3. C.complete attention
  4. D.complete attendance
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (complete attention)

Explanation

Giving a task everything you have means devoting your full effort and attention to it.