“Cry wolf”
Definicja
To ask for help when there is no real danger, so people stop believing you.
Przykłady
Examples
“If you cry wolf too often, no one will listen.”
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If you _____ too often, no one will listen.Compare with the original example
If you cry wolf too often, no one will listen.
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- What does "Cry wolf" mean?
- "Cry wolf" means to ask for help when there is no real danger, so people stop believing you.
- How do you use "Cry wolf" in a sentence?
- Example: "If you cry wolf too often, no one will listen."
- Should I interpret "Cry wolf" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.