For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. Madhuri might scream blue murder, but I feel Deepali should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.

• A. Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
• B. Someone is being murdered and has become blue
• C. Suffer from persecution complex
• D. Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid

Answer: (A)