Full cry

Meaning

The idiom "full cry" refers to a loud, intense cry or scream that is usually associated with extreme emotions such as anger, fear, or excitement. It can also indicate a group of people crying together or a person expressing their grief loudly.

Usage

• John let out a full cry of frustration when he realized he had forgotten his keys.
• The children started to scream in full cry when they saw the clown.
• She couldn't control her tears and started to cry in full cry on the bus.
• The team cheered in full cry as they won the championship.
• He let out a full cry of joy when he got accepted into his dream school.

Roots and History

The idiom "full cry" originated in medieval times when people used to gather and raise their voices together in order to ward off evil spirits or to celebrate a victory. This was called a "cry" because they would raise their voices high and let out a loud sound. Over time, the term became associated with extreme emotions and was used to describe a person's emotional state.

Synonyms in English

• Loud cry
• Shouting
• Screaming
• Yelling
• Roaring

Synonyms in other languages

• French: "cryer" (to scream)
• German: "schreien" (to scream)
• Spanish: "llamar" (to call out)
• Italian: "gridare" (to shout)
• Japanese: "歌う" (to sing)

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