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.

All his ventures went to the winds.

The phrase 'went to the winds' means to vanish, disperse, or be completely lost or wasted. When ventures or efforts 'go to the winds,' they are dissipated and come to nothing. 'Dissipated' means to scatter or disperse, which matches this meaning perfectly. It doesn't mean spreading for good coverage, gaining speed, or becoming famous - it means being lost or destroyed.