Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To play ducks and drakes

To squander money

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to play ducks and drakes" is to squander money. This idiom comes from the old game of skimming flat stones across the surface of water. When someone plays ducks and drakes, they are not careful with their stones and often waste them. In the same way, someone who plays ducks and drakes with money is not careful with their finances and often wastes them.

The other options are not as accurate or appropriate. In spite of risks means to do something even though it is dangerous or risky. To be strong means to be physically or mentally strong. All around means in all directions or everywhere.