Definition of cry wolf

cry wolf

verb

• to warn people about something that isn't true.

  Last edited on Sep 01 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'cry':
baby Jesus cried	Definitions include: indication that something very bad or sad happened.
cry of a lonesome turd	Definitions include: a fart
cry over spilt milk	Definitions include: to become upset over something small.
cry Ruth	Definitions include: to vomit.
cry uncle	Definitions include: to beg for mercy.
for crying out loud	Definitions include: exclamation of frustration.
(one's) heart is crying	Definitions include: to be sad.
Other terms relating to 'wolf':
drop some wolf bait	Definitions include: to defecate.
drop wolf bait	Definitions include: to defecate; "poop".
lay wolf bait	Definitions include: take a shit.
sell wolf tickets	Definitions include: to not tell the truth.
wolf bait	Definitions include: a load of feces
wolf down	Definitions include: to eat voraciously.

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