asphalt jungle »
A city or urban area, where the landscape is covered by pavement and the environment is alienating and unsafe.
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cause a stir »
To cause controversy, or raise a disturbance.
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city slicker »
One accustomed to a city or urban lifestyle or unsuited to life in the country.
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concrete jungle »
An urban or other populated area containing a high density of buildings constructed of concrete or similar materials, especially one which lacks greenery and which seems unattractive, harsh, or unsafe.
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flutter in the dovecote »
A disturbance, usually one caused within a prescribed group of people.
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in the wake of »
In the noticeable disturbance of water behind .
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make waves »
To cause a disturbance.
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perfect storm »
A powerful hurricane or other major weather disturbance, especially as produced by a combination of meteorological conditions.
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raise hell »
To cause a great disturbance.
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rat race »
An activity or situation which is congested with participants and which is hectic or tedious, especially in the context of a busy, modern urban lifestyle.
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the calm before the storm »
A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.
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urban fabric »
The physical aspect of urbanism, emphasizing building types, thoroughfares, open space, frontages, and streetscapes; while excluding without prejudice to this useful term, environmental, functional, economic and sociocultural aspects.
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