I am hungry and the cupboard is bare.
cry cupboard
idiomTo want or need food; to show signs of hunger.
We need to go grocery shopping soon because the cupboard is bare.
After the long winter, the villagers realized the cupboard was bare and they had to ration their remaining supplies.
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cry all the way to the bank
To be happy due to the receipt of money, but sad about the cause.
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cry down
To condemn, disparage.
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cry for help
Acting out as a means of displaying a subconscious desire for attention or help.
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cry foul
To protest about something which appears to be unjust.
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cry in one's beer
To feel sorry for oneself; to feel sadness or regret, especially in combination with self-pity.
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cry one's eyes out
To weep for an elongated time, or in an excessive manner.
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cry oneself to sleep
To cry until or to fall asleep.
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cry over spilt milk
To worry about unfortunate events which have already happened and which cannot be changed.