A hue and cry Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
A strong public protest or loud outcry, often in reaction to something bad or controversial. Also originally referred to a loud call for help in chasing a criminal.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
This phrase is formal or literary and is often used to describe public outrage or complaints, especially in news or opinion writing. Not used for happy or neutral situations. Common collocations: 'raise a hue and cry', 'there was a hue and cry'. Sometimes sounds old-fashioned.
جمل نموذجية
There was a hue and cry when the company raised its prices.
basic
The decision sparked a hue and cry among the employees.
basic
The mayor’s comment caused a hue and cry in the city.
basic
Every time they make a change, there’s a huge hue and cry on social media.
natural
The mistake went unnoticed until someone raised a hue and cry about it.
natural
No one expected such a hue and cry over a simple rule change.
natural