In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: I told my brother to get the matter off his chest as soon...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 1989 Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:

I told my brother to get the matter off his chest as soon as possible

Answer Details
The phrase "get the matter off his chest" means to express or talk about something that has been worrying or troubling someone. So, the option that is nearest in meaning is "say what he has been anxious to say."

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