JAMB Use of English 2000 Question 44

Question 44

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The loquacious young lad reeled off all the names of the players ________

  1. A.off head
  2. B.off hand
  3. C.at heart
  4. D.at hand
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (off hand)

Explanation

'Offhand' means without preparation or checking; he recited the names straight from memory.