Multiple choice general knowledge

The police officer told the constables to ferret out any clues regarding the identity of the thief. What does it mean?

  1. To collect

  2. To hunt out

  3. To dispose

  4. To photograph
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Ferret out' is a phrasal verb that means to search for something persistently and find it, similar to how a ferret hunts rabbits. In this context, it means to hunt out or discover hidden clues. Options A, C, and D are incorrect - the phrase doesn't mean to collect, dispose of, or photograph clues.

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