Directions: In the given question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The foolish young man soon made ducks and drakes of the vast property his father left him.

The idiom 'make ducks and drakes of something' means to squander or waste it, typically referring to money, resources, or opportunities. It comes from the game of skipping stones across water. 'Squandered' means to waste something in a reckless or foolish manner, which perfectly matches the meaning. 'Distributed' or 'spent' don't capture the sense of wastefulness, and 'gave in charity' implies a positive purpose.