meaning of 'he always demands his total satisfaction'

[Ionn]

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #8 "From Shakespeare originally", question 10

Whenever he has been treated badly, he always demands his pound of flesh.

(a) total recompense
(b) total satisfaction
(c) total agreement
(d) total acceptance

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #8 "From Shakespeare originally", answer 10

Whenever he has been treated badly, he always demands his total recompense.

Correct answer: (a) total recompense

Your answer was: incorrect
Whenever he has been treated badly, he always demands his total satisfaction.
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what is the meaning of this sentence?

Ionn

[Alan]

Hi,

This means he always demands exactly what he asked for - he wants 'total satisfaction'

Alan
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