Cry Wolf
- Cry Wolf
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still moderately used among younger generations, particularly in informal settings and social media. However, its usage has declined somewhat in recent years, with younger people more likely to use more contemporary idioms and slang.
- Literal Meaning: To cry out for help when there is no wolf, or to raise a false alarm.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: To raise a false alarm or to lie about something, especially to get attention or sympathy.
- She cried wolf so many times that when she really needed help, no one believed her.
- He's always crying wolf about his business being in trouble, but it's always fine in the end.
Do you want all the latest topics and questions that are on the IELTS speaking exam right now?
