How to Pronounce "cry bloody murder"
expression
KRY BLUH-dee MUR-der
kry BLUD-ee MUR-duh
Definition
To complain, protest, or react very loudly and strongly, especially when you think something unfair or shocking has happened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈbɫədi/ /ˈmɝdɝ
British English
kɹˈaɪ/ /blˈʌdi/ /mˈɜːdɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRY BLUH-dee MUR-der
UK
kry BLUD-ee MUR-duh
Listen in Context
She cried bloody murder when her phone went missing.
The kids cried bloody murder when they couldn't go to the park.
He always cries bloody murder if dinner is late.
Don't cry bloody murder just because you got a little scratch.