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in full cry
in full cry1. Vocal in one's criticism. The students are in full cry over this movement to introduce healthier lunches.2. Happening with a lot of energy or enthusiasm. By the sounds of it, the motorcycle rally is in full cry now.See also: cry, fullin full cry mainly BRITISHIf someone or something is in full cry, they are doing something very actively. As we left, a jazz band was in full cry. It's quite shocking to be confronted by a press pack in full cry. Note: This expression refers to the noise made by a pack of hounds when they see the animal they are hunting. See also: cry, fullin full cry expressing an opinion loudly and forcefully. Full cry originated and is still used as a hunting expression referring to a pack of hounds all baying in pursuit of their quarry.See also: cry, fullin full ˈcry chasing or attacking something with a lot of noise and enthusiasm: The newspapers are in full cry over this new banking scandal. ♢ The government is having difficulties, and its critics are in full cry again.This idiom refers to hounds (= hunting dogs) and the noise they make when they are chasing a fox.See also: cry, full in full cry In hot pursuit, as hounds hunting.See also: cry, full |