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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hue and cry
    Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
    Hue and cry

    A.

    An admirable idea

    B.

    A polite request

    C.

    A fair bargain

    D.

    A noisy expression of anger

    Correct option is D


    The correct meaning of the idiom "hue and cry" is option (d) A noisy expression of anger
    · Hue and cry is an idiom that originally referred to a loud public outcry or commotion, often involving a demand for action or protest.
    · It was historically used to describe the public pursuit of a criminal, with people vocally calling others to join in the pursuit.
    · Today, it generally means a loud uproar or vocal protest about something perceived as wrong or unjust, aligning with the idea of a noisy expression of anger.
    · Example: There was a huge hue and cry when the new policy was announced.

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