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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The foolish young man soon made ducks and drakes of the vast property his father left him.
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- squandered
- distributed
- spent
- gave in charity
Correct Option: A
made ducks and drakes of : to squander; to waste
● Ritesh made ducks and drakes of the vast property he had possessed. The best option is squandered
