Question

Choose the option that replaces the phrase in quotes with the correct idiomatic expression.

The police searched "every nook and each cranny" for the thieves.

• A. every nook and each cranny
• B. under each nook and cranny
• C. all nooks and crannies
• D. every nook and cranny

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

every nook and cranny

We can say that the police searched every place possible. Thus, the answer must mean 'Every place possible'.

Option A is incorrect. The phrase is same as the incorrect phrase given in the sentence. Thus, it is incorrect.

Option B is incorrect. It is not a correct phrase and thus, it is not the correct answer.

Option C is incorrect. It is also an incorrect phrase. Thus, it is not the answer.

Option D is correct. It means 'every place possible'. Since it has the required meaning, it is the correct answer.