Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom/phrase in the given. sentence.
Today, the country's nationalists rule the roost and hand out the jobs.

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
 In this context, "rule the roost" means that the country's nationalists are in control or in a position of authority, and they are the ones making decisions and assigning jobs.
 It signifies being in a dominant or leading position.
 Example: In the company, the experienced project manager rules the roost when it comes to decision-making and resource allocation, as his expertise is highly valued by the team.