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upset the natives

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The phrase "upset the natives" is an idiom often used to describe situations where outsiders disturb or offend the local population.

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Definition

B2General

(informal, idiomatic)To offend or disturb the local people or inhabitants of a particular area.

Example

  • The new policies are likely to upset the natives, as they don't consider local traditions.
  • The loud music from the tourists' party upset the natives in the quiet village.