idioms

  cry wolf (call for help when you do not need it) If you cry wolf too often when you’re really in trouble, no one will believe you. Don’t call me and cry wolf unless you really need help. envocabulary.com

  crocodile tears (false tears, false expression of sadness) He was only shedding crocodile tears at his father-in-law’s funeral. Harden your heart, and do not let him fool you; he is just crying crocodile tears. envocabulary.com

  duck soup (very easy to do or overcome) The job is duck soup for experienced engineers. Everybody can cook food, but cooking is not duck soup. Our boss is duck soup, but his wife is difficult to handle. envocabulary.com

  drink like a fish (drink a lot of alcohol) Leo is someone who can drink like a fish and handle it. Luke is a good person but has a bad habit. He drinks like a fish. envocabulary.com

  a day late and a dollar short  US English (too late to be useful) The government has finally decided to secure the city against flooding, but it’s a day late and a dollar short. (late and unprepared) You always show up a day late and a dollar short, and …