单词 | hue and cry |
释义 | hue and cry From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishhue and cryˌhue and ˈcry noun [singular] writtenCOMPLAINangry protests about something, usually from a group of peopleExamples from the Corpushue and cry• Limping across the courtyard he was noticed by the sentry who promptly raised a hue and cry.• He had the right to arrest all poachers found within his bailiwick, and to raise the hue and cry upon them.• When foresters raised the hue and cry, the men of the neighbouring townships were bound to come and help them.• The hue and cry started for you, but you could not be found.Origin hue and cry (1200-1300) hue from Old French, from huer “to shout” |
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