Meaning of the natives are restless | Babel Free

Definitions

A group of agitated people—such as a set of residents, customers, or citizens—is expressing annoyance, distress, or other discomposure.

humorous, mildly, often

Examples

“This election year, the natives are restless, the senior campaigners say. Long Island voters are angry about high taxes, affordable housing and drugs.”

“Gateway has plenty of company in having to deal with frustrated, sometimes irate, customers. […] The natives are restless. Few vendors are spared.”

“The natives are restless. Americans of all persuasions at last agree on something. It is a message to their leaders that starts with F and ends with u.”

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