GATE CSE 2015 Set 1 | Question: GA-7

Question

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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I literally read it fight, untill i came here and read the solution clearly.

Answer 1

"take to heels" means "to run away" or "to flee" or  "भाग जाना" which also have the same meaning as "take flight".

https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/take+to+heels

Correct Option: C.

Answer 2

C Took to flight

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