hue and cry

• Vive protestation publique ou tollé exprimant une forte désapprobation ou une inquiétude à propos de quelque chose. Historiquement, ce terme désignait aussi le tumulte soulevé par un groupe de personnes poursuivant un criminel.

A loud, public outcry or protest, often expressing strong disapproval or alarm about something. Historically, it referred to the noise made by a group pursuing a criminal.

1. Public outcry or protestC1formal

   A loud and public expression of anger, disapproval, or protest.

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   • There was a great hue and cry over the new tax law.
   • The decision to close the park caused a hue and cry among residents.
   • The government faced a hue and cry from environmental groups.

2. Alarm or pursuitC2formalbritish

   A loud shout or cry used to raise an alarm or to pursue a criminal.

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   • The villagers raised a hue and cry when they saw the thief.
   • The hue and cry alerted the entire neighborhood.
   • In medieval times, a hue and cry was a legal obligation to chase a felon.