Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The people were scared because the burglar was at large.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom "at large" in the given sentence is >not caught.<
The idiom "at large" means not in custody or under arrest. In the sentence "The people were scared because the burglar was at large," it means that the burglar was still out there and could potentially commit more crimes.
The other options are not correct.
- Very famous does not mean at large.
- Behind bars means in prison.
- Very dangerous does not mean at large.