Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the bold

    idiom/phrase in the given sentence. Today, the country's nationalists rule the roost and hand out the jobs.
    A To be in charge Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To be prejudiced Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To save a criminal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To exploit someone. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "rule the roost" means to be in a position of authority or control, to be dominant or to have the most influence in a particular situation. In the given sentence, it suggests that the nationalists are the ones who hold the power and make decisions, particularly regarding job distribution.

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