Choose an appropriate idiom to complete the sentence.

I realised that if we _____ we could make the last 200 miles to Jaipur within our deadline.

got cracking

The correct answer is Option (2) → got cracking

I realised that if we got cracking, we could make the last 200 miles to Jaipur within our deadline.

Meaning of “got cracking”:

• To start working quickly and energetically; to hurry up.

• Example: Let’s get cracking or we’ll miss the train!

• Fits perfectly here — it means if they hurry, they can reach Jaipur on time.

Other options explained:

 take a crake 

• This phrase doesn’t exist in standard English. It’s incorrect.

 fall through the crack 

• Means to be overlooked or missed by mistake.

• Example: Some complaints fell through the cracks.

• Doesn’t fit the context.

 paper over the cracks 

• Means to hide problems instead of solving them.

• Example: The agreement only papers over the cracks in their relationship.

• Not related to speed or effort.

 Final Answer: got cracking → started working quickly or hurried up