Question

Choose the exact meaning if the Idiom/Phrase.
Lion’s Share
(a) No share at all
(b) Largest part of something
(c) Miserly
(d) Very small item

Answer 1

Hint: The idiom/phrase ‘Lion’s share’ can be linked with the scene of hunting that we see in the jungles. When a pack of lions hunt down a prey, the lion usually eats first getting a major and favourite part of the prey as per his choice. It is after the lion eats his fill, other females and cubs eat. Hence the term ‘lion’s share’ is used to determine the major portion of the share distributed.
Example: The eldest brother occupied the lions share in the distribution of the pie.

Complete answer:
Option a- No share at all
No share at all defines that the recipient of the share or portion did not receive any thing in the distribution of the asset or profit.
Option b- Largest part of something
Largest part of something states that the portion received by the person in distribution of an asset or thing is of the largest share.
Option c- Miserly
Miserly means to spend or allocate something is a very selfish way, a person who does not spends money easily.
Option d- Very small item
Very small item shows a very small portion of the distribution that took place which was handed to a person. Also this can be termed for a good having insignificant value or size in one’s view.

The correct option is b- Largest part of something

Note: The lion’s share means a major portion of the distributed share received by a person, hence option b ‘largest part of something’ is the exact meaning.