Correct option is D
The correct meaning of the idiom "hue and cry" is option (d) A noisy expression of anger
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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.
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Example: There was a huge
hue and cry when the new policy was announced.