view halloo

British  

interjection

1. a huntsman's cry uttered when the quarry is seen breaking cover or shortly afterwards

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noun

1. a shout indicating an abrupt appearance

Example Sentences

Britain's general election campaign was enlivened by shouts of view halloo last week as the Tory Party, in full cry, prepared to close in on Harold J. Laski, Chairman of the Labor Party.

From Time Magazine Archive

The view halloo began when M.G.M. announced plans to picturize Uncle Tom's Cabin.

From Time Magazine Archive

But no," he added, as the "view halloo" of the hunters rose in air, "'t is but the merry chase.

From Historic Boys Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times by Brooks, Elbridge Streeter

He was a sportsman keen and true, Who dearly loved the "view halloo!"

From Recollections of Bytown and Its Old Inhabitants by Lett, William Pittman

Then, with a "view halloo," the steed bearing the unfortunate man was started in real earnest; and the foresters sent staggering by after it along the road to Nottingham.

From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)