Question

Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

To cry wolf

A. To listen eagerly
B. To give false alarm
C. To turn pale
D. To keep off starvation
E. None of these

Answer 1

The answer is B. to give false alarm. This is an example of a idiom that means to call for assistance when it’s not needed. This causes no on to believe the person when they actually need assistance. For example, the boy cried wolf because there was a wolf in the sheep pen. This means that a boy called for assistance but no one believed him because he had lied in the past.

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