It was after a long time that the police was able to lay the thief by the heels.
A. run fast after
B. play tricks on
C. chase and capture
D. arrest
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
to lay by the heels: to fetter; to shackle; to imprison.This Question Belongs to Competitive English >> Idioms And Phrases
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