cry foul
idiomPart ofcry
cry foul — idiom
1. to complain that someone has done something wrong, dishonest, or unfair
1.idiom
Definition
to complain that someone has done something wrong, dishonest, or unfair
Example
The losing team cried foul when the referee did not call the obvious penalty.
2. To complain that someone has done something wrong or unfair.
2.idiom
Definition
To complain that someone has done something wrong or unfair.
Example
The team cried foul after the referee missed the penalty.
Did you cry foul when your brother took your dessert?