Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
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When the thief saw the police approaching he showed a clean pair at heels.
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- a clean pair of heels
- a clean pair on heels
- a clean pair down heels
- No improvement
Correct Option: A
It is Preposition related error. Hence, a clean pair of heels is the right usage.
(1) A clean pair of heels : to flee quickly and swiftly.
