Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hue and cry

Options:

A fair bargain

An admirable idea

A polite request

A noisy expression of anger

Correct Answer:

A noisy expression of anger

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "hue and cry" is >A noisy expression of anger.<

The idiom "hue and cry" comes from the Old French words "huer" meaning "to shout" and "cri" meaning "cry." It originally referred to the noise made by people chasing a criminal. Today, it is used to describe any noisy expression of anger or disapproval.

The other options are not correct.

  • A fair bargain is not a "hue and cry."
  • An admirable idea is not a "hue and cry."
  • A polite request is not a "hue and cry."