Crimea river

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. A sarcastic and unsympathetic response to someone who is complaining or whining.

Word forms

Crimea river

Etymology

A jocular play on the phrase cry me a river, due to its similar pronunciation. Popularized c. 2014, during Russia's annexation of Crimea.

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