Cry Wolf -

: A bored shepherd boy repeatedly tricks villagers by shouting "Wolf!" when no danger is present.

The phrase originates from one of Aesop's Fables dated back to approximately 600 BC. Cry Wolf

: When a real wolf eventually attacks the flock, the villagers ignore the boy's genuine cries for help, assuming it is another prank. : A bored shepherd boy repeatedly tricks villagers

: Traditionally, the story teaches that "liars are not believed even when they speak the truth". 2. The "Cry Wolf Effect" in Psychology Cry Wolf