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What is the meaning of the idiom 'To cry wolf'?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. To be very brave
  2. To give a false alarm
  3. To hunt in the woods
  4. To scream in pain

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: To give a false alarm

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) To give a false alarm šŸ“š Explanation: This idiom comes from Aesop's fables about a boy who repeatedly tricked villagers into thinking a wolf was attacking his sheep. It means to raise a false alarm or ask for help when it is not needed, which often results in people ignoring a real cry for help later. It is used to describe deceptive or attention-seeking behavior.