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The thief $took\, to\, his\, heels$ when he saw a policeman on the beat.
The thief $took\, to\, his\, heels$ when he saw a policeman on the beat.
- Ahad some pain in his heels
- Bran away from the scene
- Cconfronted the policeman
- Dcould not decide what to do
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The old man was $cut\, to\, the\, quick$ when his rich son refused to recognise him.
The old man was $cut\, to\, the\, quick$ when his rich son refused to recognise him.
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The question of abolition of private property is still $a\, moot\, point.$
The question of abolition of private property is still $a\, moot\, point.$
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The teacher warned the student $once\, for\, all$ that no mischief shall be tolerated in the class.
The teacher warned the student $once\, for\, all$ that no mischief shall be tolerated in the class.
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He is $out\, and\, out$ a reactionary.
He is $out\, and\, out$ a reactionary.
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