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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.

  1. As soon as the police arrived, the bank robbers showed the white flag.
    1. calmly left the scene
    2. surrendered
    3. ran away
    4. were incensed
Correct Option: B

show white flag : a sign that you accept defeat and wish to stop fighting
● The soldiers laid down their guns and walked towards the enemy camp, carrying a white flag. The best option is surrendered



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