Question

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

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Took to flight

The phrase ‘take to one's heels’ means 'to start running in order to escape'. Out of the given options, this meaning is best expressed by the phrase ‘took to flight’, which means the same thing.

Hence, option 3 is correct.