view halloo
Britishinterjection
noun
Example Sentences
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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
A yell from our party, intended to be a view halloo, greeted him, and brought the stragglers crashing through the bushes at a great rate of speed.
From Yankee Girls in Zulu Land by Vescelius-Sheldon, Louise
To the Duchess's "view halloo" every drop of blood in him responded; but a vigilant image kept his bosom barred.
From The Valley of Decision by Wharton, Edith
His "view halloo" was shouted with boyish impetuosity as, fast at the heels of the other young hunter, he spurred his willing horse.
From Historic Boys Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times by Brooks, Elbridge Streeter
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