Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Play ducks and drakes'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Play ducks and drakes'.

A. To waste money or behave recklessly

B. To play with ducks

C. To build a pond

D. To skip stones

Answer: Option A

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It means to squander money.

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A. To put ice on heels

B. To relax comfortably

C. To run fast

D. To wait for a long time

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C. To run

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A. A train

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C. More trouble

D. Darkness

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