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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Never cry wolf

Home The Lexicon Never cry wolf

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Never cry wolf

Definition

If you lie or exaggerate too often, people won’t believe you when you’re telling the truth.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Canines

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