Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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She played ducks and drakes with her money.
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- lent
- spent lavishly
- did not spend
- borrowed
Correct Option: B
play ducks and drakes : to waste/squander
● He lost his job for playing ducks and drakes with the fund of corporation. The best option is spent lavishly