In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Michael might scream blue murder, but I feel Dianne should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.
Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid
Someone is being murdered and has become blue
Suffer from persecution complex
Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
Correct answer is D
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