Phrase

Cry Wolf

Meaning:

Someone who is lying.

Examples:

  • I didn't want to cry wolf.
  • If Copenhagen is not a complete success, let us not cry wolf and start naming and shaming, but let us set out a clear process and time path in order to come to a result.
  • My guy is not the type to cry wolf.
  • My father said that to me. He said, "Never cry wolf."
  • How many times can you cry wolf?
  • He said, "Never cry wolf."
  • We also stand to lose the support of the people if we consistently cry wolf.
  • If we cry wolf when there is no wolf, we only end up frightening people.
  • This from one of the best intelligence officers I know who, believe me, has never been one to cry wolf.
  • Mr Abitbol and Mr Berthu, I would hope, when it comes down it, that people will not cry wolf too often.