hustle and bustle

idiom

Meaning

A large amount of activity and work, usually in a noisy surrounding.

Examples

SIMPLE

I enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city market.

CONTEXTUAL

After living in a quiet village, she found the constant hustle and bustle of the capital city quite overwhelming.

COMPLEX

He sought a quiet retreat in the mountains to escape the relentless hustle and bustle of his high-pressure corporate life.

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