Cry me a river so I can swim away

Exaggerated way to show disinterest in a subject that somebody cares deeply about

Person A: "My favorite tv show is cancelled"
Person B: "Cry me a river so I can swim away"

by KnashKash January 13, 2025

cry me a river

When someone makes too much excuses, is being mad and cries.

friend:UR HACKING SUCH A LOSER LOLLL EZZZ CANT WIN WITHOUT HACKS
you:cry me a river.

friend:dude i was lagging u cant win me in 1v1 doggy!
you:cry me a river

by meowtteo October 26, 2025

Cry me a river

To feel like you were getting close to someone and then you find something out about them that is deceitful.

He was so sweet and I bought it. Now I'm done. I see you. Don't be sad, it's your fault- go cry me a river.

by misstara007 January 4, 2022