What is the most appropriate meaning of the idiom?

To show a clean pair of heel

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  1. To run away quickly and without looking back
  2. To be very polite and respectful
  3. To stay in one place for a long time
  4. To work very hard and efficiently

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Option 1 : To run away quickly and without looking back
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The 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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