Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence.
The robber showed a clean pair of heels when the policeman came nearer.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. ran away.
- The idiom "showed a clean pair of heels" is a figurative expression that means to run away quickly or escape, especially from a pursuer or a threat.
- In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the robber quickly fled or escaped when the policeman approached.