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Cry Phrase Means Eslpod Cried Failing Driving Test

Id ESLPod_1262_WE_2195
Episode Id ESLPod 1262
Episode Title Failing a Driving Test
Phrase to cry uncle
Text In this podcast, the phrase "to cry uncle" means to end a game or activity suddenly, usually to allow the other person to win: "When they were children, they would tickle each other until one of them cried uncle." The phrase "to cry foul" means to object or protest when one thinks something isn't fair: "When the vacation policy was changed unexpectedly, some of the managers cried foul." The phrase "to cry wolf" means to ask for help when one doesn't really need it, making those people less likely to help when one really needs help: "They boys in the pool shouted, 'Help!,' but they were really just crying wolf." Finally, the phrase "to cry into (one's) beer" means to feel sorry for oneself: "Crying into your beer won't help anything. You just need to start over."
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