cry foul
US /kraɪ faʊl/
UK /kraɪ faʊl/
1.
抱怨不公, 大声抗议
to complain about unfair treatment or a violation of rules
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The losing team began to cry foul, claiming the referee made biased calls.
输掉的队伍开始抱怨不公，声称裁判判罚偏袒。
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Whenever he doesn't get his way, he tends to cry foul.
每当他不如意时，他就会抱怨不公。