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alarums and excursions
Language:
en
1.
Historical
British English
archaic
literary
A stage direction in early modern drama indicating the sounds of alarms, calls to arms, and military sallies or sorties.
2.
General
archaic
figurative
A tumult, uproar, or series of noisy disturbances and commotions, often associated with conflict or disorder.
Examples:
EN:
After the alarums and excursions of this evening.
ES:
¿Cómo crees que estará tu voz después de esta intensa noche?
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