Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to complete the given sentence.
The thief _______ when he thought he heard someone coming.

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Took to his heels means to run away quickly, especially to escape from danger or being caught. In the sentence, the thief heard someone coming and immediately ran away, so this idiom fits perfectly. (Hindi idiom meaning: एड़ी दिखाकर भाग जाना / तुरंत भाग जाना)
Example: The thief took to his heels as soon as the alarm rang.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· Make a run for it: run away quickly (भाग जाना)
· Do a runner: leave suddenly without informing (चुपचाप निकल जाना)
· Run for one’s life: run to save oneself (जान बचाकर भागना)