JAMB - English Language (1995 - No. 73)

Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).

This is to congratulate you on your success in the last examination and wish you ...........?
more grease to your elbow
more power to your elbow
some grease on your elbow
some power to your elbow

Explanation

"More power to your elbow" is a common English idiomatic expression used to wish someone continued success or encouragement in their efforts. "More grease to your elbow" is a misheard variation of the expression and is not standard.

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