Select the alternative meaning of the underlined part of the sentence. The…
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Select the alternative meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
The chain snatchers took to their heels when the police party arrived.
- A.
took shelter in a thick jungle
- B.
open indiscriminate fire
- C.
took to flight
- D.
unconditionally surrendered
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Correct answer: C
Answer: "took to flight" is correct.
Meaning: The idiom "took to their heels" means to run away quickly or flee.
Why "took to flight" matches: Both phrases describe the act of fleeing quickly; "flight" here means escape.
Why "took shelter in a thick jungle" is incorrect: That option implies seeking cover in a specific place, not the immediate action of running away.
Why "open indiscriminate fire" is incorrect: This means to start shooting, which is unrelated to fleeing.
Why "unconditionally surrendered" is incorrect: Surrendering means giving up to authority, the opposite of running away.
Tip: Remember that "take to one's heels" is an idiom meaning to run away or flee at speed.
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