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GATE 2015 CS – Question 6

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Select the alternative meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.

The chain snatchers __took to their heels__ when the police party arrived.

  1. took shelter in a thick jungle
  2. open indiscriminate fire
  3. took to flight
  4. unconditionally surrendered

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Correct answer: (C) took to flight

Explanation

The idiom "took to their heels" means ran away. "Took to flight" has the same meaning, and the other options describe hiding, shooting or surrendering.