Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

The lion's share

The biggest and best part of a whole

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "the lion's share" is the biggest and best part of a whole.

It is an idiom that is used to describe the largest or most important part of something. The idiom is thought to have originated from the idea that lions are the dominant predators in the animal kingdom and therefore get the biggest share of the kill.

For example, you might say "The CEO took the lion's share of the profits." This means that the CEO received the largest portion of the profits.

The other options are not accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom.

• The most challenging goal of many: This is not related to the meaning of the idiom.
• The most important person: This could be the biggest part of a whole, but it is not the most common meaning of the idiom.
• The most expensive item: This could be the biggest part of a whole, but it is not the most common meaning of the idiom.