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Cry Wolf

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Definition (popular): To give a false alarm or make a false claim, especially with the intention of deceiving or manipulating others.

Definition (local): To exaggerate or repeatedly express a need for help or attention for personal gain or to test the responses of others.

Sample Sentences:

1. He tends to cry wolf whenever he wants to skip school.
2. She cried wolf about a dangerous spider in her room, but it turned out to be a harmless insect.
3. The politician tried to cry wolf by spreading false rumors about his opponent.

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