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The meaning of "cry wolf"

" Cry wolf "
Meaning:
Intentionally raise a false alarm.
Example:
Now Billy, there's no point crying wolf just to stay up a bit later. We all know that there are no witches in your bedroom.
Where did it originate?:
From the 'Shepherd Boy who cried Wolf' story in Aesop's Fables, translated into English in the 17th century.
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