Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 1 (Q.No. 6)
Directions to Solve
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.
6.
To cry wolf
Discussion:
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DARSHAN PATEL said:
1 decade ago
This proverb comes from the fact that wolf does cry even there is no need for,that means it shows unappropriation towards the circumstances. So just as false alarm....!.!
In hindi, we also use the same phrase somewhat like "GIDDAD KE AANSU"...!:-)
In hindi, we also use the same phrase somewhat like "GIDDAD KE AANSU"...!:-)
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Prasanna said:
1 decade ago
Actually this came from a story in which a wicked shepherd (child) used to cry "wolf! wolf! please come and save my sheep". All the villagers came as if it is true. He repeated this many times. One day a wolf came and started attacking his sheep. He cried but no one came to him.
Thus, it came as "to cry wolf"-------> because he gave wrong alarm.
Thus, it came as "to cry wolf"-------> because he gave wrong alarm.
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Ashwhathama said:
5 years ago
Thank you @Darshan.
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Ambaram Suthar said:
1 decade ago
Thanks Mr. Darshan, very very thanks.
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Sahana s rao said:
9 years ago
Thank you all. Its really helped me a lot.
Shivani said:
1 decade ago
To cry or complain about something when nothing is really wrong.
Gopal Manikwar said:
6 years ago
Nice explanation by @Darshan patel.
Manvi Bhardwaj said:
7 years ago
Thanks for the great explaination @Darshan Patel.
Vidhi said:
7 years ago
Thanks for explaining @Darshan Patel.
Shiva said:
7 years ago
Thanks for the explanation @Prasanna.
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