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quangqack

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Please explain the Sentence
They searched _________________for the missing documents but they were never found
a. to and fro
b. high and low
c. back to back
d. up and down
Please show me about answer. Thanks inadvance
 

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I hope this isn't homework. The correct answer is b, "high and low." "Search high and low" is a standard phrase, or even a cliché, meaning to search thoroughly.
 

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I hope this isn't homework. The correct answer is b, "high and low." "Search high and low" is a standard phrase, or even a cliché, meaning to search thoroughly.
Thanks for your help. I got it. Btw, please show "Thanks" button. Thank you again
 

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Btw, please show "Thanks" button. Thank you again

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