Expression: He is the king of the castle

[sweetyy]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #382 "English Slang Idioms (113)", question 5

"Jim, meet Dan. He is the ......... of the castle around here; the regional manager in charge of this office," Wesley said.

(a) king
(b) jester
(c) parapet
(d) stone

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #382 "English Slang Idioms (113)", answer 5

"Jim, meet Dan. He is the king of the castle around here; the regional manager in charge of this office," Wesley said.

Correct answer: (a) king
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explanation for this question

sweetyy

[Linda]

Hi Sweetyy,
"King of the castle" means the boss; leader; the person in charge of something.
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