Practicing Success
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. She may be the Principal but it is the school administrator who rules the roost. |
is proved right is in complete control is totally submissive is dependent upon her |
is in complete control |
The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom "rules the roost" in the given sentence is is in complete control. The idiom "rules the roost" is used to describe someone who has the most power and authority in a group or situation. In the given sentence, the school administrator is in complete control of the school, even though the principal is the highest-ranking official. The other options are not as accurate descriptions of the idiom.
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