In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The police ran the criminal to earth.

Didi2005

4 years ago

run (someone or something) to earth
To succeed in tracking down the location of someone or something after an extensive or exhaustive search. After nearly three months of searching, we finally ran the suspects to earth.

khyma

8 years ago

the question is more or less an idiomatic expression.so, option c is the most suitable

P.blessed

10 years ago

why not B

Sochika

5 years ago

Damn!!
I thought it was (b)