Question
Download Solution PDFWhat is the most appropriate meaning of the idiom?
To show a clean pair of heel
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is “To run away quickly and without looking back”.
Key Points
- The idiom "to show a clean pair of heel" means to run away quickly and without looking back.
- It is often used to describe someone who is trying to escape from danger or trouble.
- The phrase "a clean pair of heel" refers to the fact that someone who is running away will often show the soles of their shoes as they run.
- This idiom is often used in a humorous way to describe someone who is trying to avoid a difficult situation.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.
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