JAMB Use of English 1995 Question 97

Question 97

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: This is to congratulate you on your success in the last examination and to wish you ________

  1. A.more grease to your elbow
  2. B.more power to your elbow
  3. C.some grease on your elbow
  4. D.some power to your elbow
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (more power to your elbow)

Explanation

The standard expression of good wishes is 'more power to your elbow'.