Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hue and cry |
A fair bargain An admirable idea A polite request A noisy expression of anger |
A noisy expression of anger |
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.
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