SSC CPO 2021 PYQ — Question 84

SSC CPO Tier II - 8 Nov 2021 • English • Q84

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hue and cry

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. A noisy expression of anger.

  • "Hue and cry" refers to a loud and public expression of protest or disapproval, often involving shouting and demands for action. It originates from the old practice of raising an alarm to alert the public to a crime or wrongdoing, prompting them to pursue the offender.
  • This idiom is commonly used to describe situations where there is significant public uproar or commotion over an issue.

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