The child's cries for help were heard by a passerby.
cry out
Frequency:
70
%
She cried out for help when she fell down the stairs.
cry wolf
Frequency:
60
%
I can't trust him anymore, he's cried wolf too many times.
cry baby
Frequency:
45
%
Stop being such a cry baby and toughen up.
Idiomatic Expressions for cry
Phrase: cry me a river
Meaning: to mock someone for being overly emotional or dramatic
Usage: Stop crying me a river and deal with your problems like an adult.