crying wolf in English

calling for help when one doesn't need it, declaring a false emergency

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1. This owner right here is always crying wolf.

2. CA: Crying wolf a little too loud and a little too early.

3. He accused her of crying wolf and prepared to go riding on the Sandringham estate.

4. The growers who are crying wolf today about the lack of water will post their annual profits in a few months.

5. Like crying wolf, if you keep looking for sympathy as a justification for your actions, you will someday be left standing alone when you really need help. Criss Jami