the natives are restless

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英文释义

短语
  1. A group of agitated people—such as a set of residents, customers, or citizens—is expressing annoyance, distress, or other discomposure. humorous,mildly,often
    — This election year, the natives are restless, the senior campaigners say. Long Island voters are angry about high taxes, affordable housing and drugs.

词源

Originally a literal description of rebellious aboriginal inhabitants of British colonies, as in:
:* New Zealand Parliamentary Debates: Third Session of the Fourth Parliament, Vol. 2, 1868, page 387
::: As to the Native question, […] The Natives are restless, and seem desirous of fighting.
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