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The natives are getting restless

Posted by Mikko Viljanen on June 16, 2005

Hey,

I'd like to know what is the origin (and the meaning) of the phrase "the natives are getting restless". I believe it dates to the colonial times of British empire. But what sort of context can it be used nowadays?

Thank you,

Mikko Viljanen