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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.The employees made a noticeable hue and cry to get their demands raised to the board of Directors.

  1. A
    Celebrate an event
  2. B
    Participate in sports
  3. C
    Lie lifeless
  4. D
    Protest something

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The idiom "hue and cry" refers to a loud clamor, public outcry, or noisy expression of anger, protest, or disapproval. In this context, the employees raised a strong protest to draw attention to their demands.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.The employees made a noticeable hue and cry to get their demands raised to the board of Directors.
A
Celebrate an event
B
Participate in sports
C
Lie lifeless
D
Protest something

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