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Post-UTME English Language 2005 Objective — Question 18

Question 18 of 73 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2005 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The famous dancer brought down the house by her exquisite performance. (nearest in meaning to the idiom)

  • A. cause the building to fall
  • B. Brought the spectators to the ground floor
  • C. closed down the dancing hall
  • D. Won great applauseCorrect

Explanation

'To bring down the house' means to receive an enthusiastic ovation/applause.

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