Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels.
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- ran away
- displayed clean heels
- kneeled down
- showed courage
Correct Option: A
show a clean pair of heels : to run away fast; to flee swiftly.
● Bobby showed them all a clean pair of heels as he raced for the finishing line. The best option is ran away