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cry down

idiom
Meaning

To condemn, disparage.


Examples
SIMPLE

Do not cry down his hard work.

CONTEXTUAL

The critics tried to cry down the new play, but the audience loved every minute of it.

COMPLEX

Despite the undeniable success of the project, his rivals continued to cry down his contributions in an attempt to undermine his professional reputation.

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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    cry all the way to the bank

    To be happy due to the receipt of money, but sad about the cause.

  2. 02

    cry cupboard

    To want or need food; to show signs of hunger.

  3. 03

    cry for help

    Acting out as a means of displaying a subconscious desire for attention or help.

  4. 04

    cry foul

    To protest about something which appears to be unjust.

  5. 05

    cry in one's beer

    To feel sorry for oneself; to feel sadness or regret, especially in combination with self-pity.

  6. 06

    cry one's eyes out

    To weep for an elongated time, or in an excessive manner.

  7. 07

    cry oneself to sleep

    To cry until or to fall asleep.

  8. 08

    cry over spilt milk

    To worry about unfortunate events which have already happened and which cannot be changed.

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