Practicing Success
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Lion’s share |
Largest share Animal’s share Limited share Forceful share |
Largest share |
The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "lion’s share" is the largest share. It is used to describe the biggest or most important part of something. The idiom is thought to have originated from the fable of the lion and the other animals, in which the lion takes the largest share of the food. For example, you might say "The lion’s share of the profits went to the CEO." This means that the CEO received the largest share of the profits. The other options are not accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom.
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