Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence.
The child played the video game as much as he wanted to.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. To his heart’s content.
To his heart’s content means as much as one desires, which matches the meaning of the sentence.
Meaning of the other options:
To gild the pill: To make something unpleasant seem better.
To kick the bucket: To die.
To assume airs: To act superior.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.