Crying wolf in the zoo

Stating the obvious, especially while thinking you made a great observation.

-May I have your phone? Can't find mine
-Oh, so try calling it
-Yes, good idea. May I have your phone?
-So you can call... I'm crying wolf in the zoo again, right?

by e-shy May 14, 2017

Crying Wolf

The diminishing of urgency one experiences after being alerted to something 'urgent' frequently.

After being called out to the residence for the 20th time, the police were in no rush as they believe the caller was crying wolf.

by sardonicEmpath August 28, 2023