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Replace the underlined text with correct idioms or phrases given in the options.

The Police Officer left no stone unturned in his search for the serial killer.

ABehave smartly

Bconduct sincerely

CWasting no time

DTry every possible way

Answer:

D. Try every possible way

Read Explanation:

  • "To leave no stone unturned" is an idiom that means to do everything possible to find something or to solve a problem.
  • eg:

1.Detectives will leave no stone unturned in their efforts to find those responsible.

2.We will leave no stone unturned.

3.She will leave no stone unturned in her quest to build a champion's game.


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