in full cry

phrase

1

: full of anger, excitement, etc., especially in reaction to something

The school's budget is being cut, and teachers and parents are in full cry.

2

of hunting dogs : in the act of chasing an animal and making noise

Examples of in full cry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then the chase suddenly turned my way with the three beagles in full cry. — Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024

People will typically think that a recession is still in full cry long after a recovery is underway. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024

In 2020, with the pandemic raging and the Presidential election in full cry, over 46 percent of Americans reported engaging with the news. — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2021

The orchestra starts, the curtain rises, and on the stage a crowded old railroad coach is in full cry. — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 4 Jan. 2021

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