Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence.
Today, the country's nationalists rule the roost and hand out the jobs.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. To be in charge.
In this context, "rule the roost" implies that the nationalists have the dominant or controlling position and are making decisions, particularly in the distribution of jobs.
The phrase suggests authority and control, indicating that they have significant power over the situation.