SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 120

SSC Stenographer - 09 Sep 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q120

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
The lion's share

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: The largest part
Explanation:
The idiom "the lion's share" refers to the major portion or the largest chunk of something, especially when divided among several people.
It originates from Aesop's fables, where a lion claims the largest share of the prey hunted with other animals.
Example:
The elder brother took the lion's share of their ancestral property, leaving very little for the rest of the family.