Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.

Carol started to ___________when she was assigned some extra work.

  1. scream blue murder

  2. scream like a murderer

  3. scream red murder

  4. scream in murder

  5. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Scream blue murder' is a British idiom meaning to protest loudly, complain vociferously, or make an enormous fuss about something. Carol is reacting strongly and angrily to being assigned extra work. This isn't about actual murder or the color red.