Some idioms/phrases are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'To cry wolf'.

  • A
    to speak loudly
  • B
    to eat like a wolf
  • C
    to get afraid
  • D
    to give a false alarm

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