In full cry
adverbial phrase
Giving maximum effort or intensity, especially in expressing emotions or doing activities.
The crowd was in full cry, cheering on their favorite team.
Often appears as...
- fans in full cry
- band in full cry
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverbial phrase
Actively pursuing or attacking, often used to describe hunting dogs.
The hounds were in full cry after the fox.
Often appears as...
- hounds in full cry
- dogs in full cry
adverbial phrase
Giving maximum effort or intensity, especially in expressing emotions or doing activities.
The crowd was in full cry, cheering on their favorite team.
Often appears as...
- fans in full cry
- band in full cry
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverbial phrase
Actively pursuing or attacking, often used to describe hunting dogs.
The hounds were in full cry after the fox.
Often appears as...
- hounds in full cry
- dogs in full cry
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Captures extreme excitement or energy in a group or individual situation.
The debate team was in full cry, passionately arguing their points.
Pro Tip 2/3Collective Enthusiasm
Often used when a group is united in a fervent activity or expression.
The festival had everyone in full cry, singing and dancing together.
Pro Tip 3/3Event Atmosphere
Useful in describing a lively or spirited atmosphere at events or gatherings.
As the concert began, the fans were in full cry, swept up by the music.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Captures extreme excitement or energy in a group or individual situation.
The debate team was in full cry, passionately arguing their points.
Pro Tip 2/3Collective Enthusiasm
Often used when a group is united in a fervent activity or expression.
The festival had everyone in full cry, singing and dancing together.
Pro Tip 3/3Event Atmosphere
Useful in describing a lively or spirited atmosphere at events or gatherings.
As the concert began, the fans were in full cry, swept up by the music.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Captures extreme excitement or energy in a group or individual situation.
The debate team was in full cry, passionately arguing their points.
Pro Tip 2/3Collective Enthusiasm
Often used when a group is united in a fervent activity or expression.
The festival had everyone in full cry, singing and dancing together.
Pro Tip 3/3Event Atmosphere
Useful in describing a lively or spirited atmosphere at events or gatherings.
As the concert began, the fans were in full cry, swept up by the music.
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