Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
More ...... to your elbow as you campaign for press freedom.
power
effort
grease
energy
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“More power to your elbow” (not “elbows") means “Well done, good luck to you, keep doing what you're doing". “Put some elbow grease into it!” means “Work harder, you need to make more effort".
please more power is the correct option and not more grease, because it can either be more power or more strength.
The correct answer should be more power your elbow and not more greese to your elbow. More greese to your elbow is non-existent in English language. Reference-OXFORD ADVANCED LEARNER'S DICTIONARY New 9th Edition page 1202.
the answer is power not grease
The fact that more grease to your elbow is a popular saying
it doesn't depict what the answer to this question will be
so what is the final answer grease or power? my school you need to check it out
don't get worked up.. do your critical finding and stick by the right answer
period.
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The Great Elbow War: Power vs. Grease
So, imagine there’s a massive group chat between every English speaker in the world. Suddenly, a fight breaks out.
On one side, you’ve got the British Traditionalists. They are screaming, "It’s 'More power to your elbow,' you absolute muppets!" This is the OG version from the 1800s. The idea was that if you’re doing something hard (like lifting a sword or writing a long essay), you need physical power in your arm to keep going. It’s very "main character energy" but a bit old-fashioned. [1]
On the other side, you’ve got the West African Legends (especially in Nigeria). They took that phrase, looked at it, and said, "Nah, let’s make it smoother." They swapped "Power" for "Grease." [3]
The Lore of the Grease:
Think about a rusty bike chain or a door hinge that’s screeching. If you want it to work perfectly without burning out, what do you do? You grease it. 
In this version of the idiom, your elbow is the machine doing the work. "More grease" means I’m wishing you the literal "oil" to keep your grind smooth so you don't get stuck or tired. It’s the ultimate "keep grinding" compliment. [3]
Why "Power" is a Trap (The Exam Drama)
If you're sitting in a WAEC or JAMB exam hall and you pick "Power," the examiner is going to "L + Ratio" your paper immediately. 
Even though "Power" is technically the "original" British English version, these exams are testing West African Standard English. In that world, "More grease to your elbow" is the undisputed king. Picking "Power" is like wearing a tuxedo to a pool party—it’s technically "nice," but it’s the wrong vibe for the environment. [2, 3]
The answer should be grease o nt power pls i hv heard ppl using it in correct english
