Select the most appropriate idiom that refers to the underlined segment in the given sentence.
His father e̲n̲j̲o̲y̲e̲d̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ ̲s̲t̲r̲o̲n̲g̲e̲s̲t̲ ̲p̲o̲s̲i̲t̲i̲o̲n̲ as an MLA in his constituency.

Correct option is B

Option (b) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Given Idiom: To get upper hand means to gain control or advantage over someone or something. (प्रभुत्व या बढ़त हासिल करना)
Example: The ruling party got the upper hand in the recent elections.
Other idioms and their meanings:
· (a) To be at hem of ❌ – incorrect idiom; commonly confused with “helm”
· (c) To go to the dogs – deteriorate or become worse (बर्बाद होना)
· (d) To be at one’s wit – an incomplete idiom; full form is “at one's wits' end” (बेहद परेशान होना)