whine about someone or something

whine about someone or something
whine about someone or something
to whimper or complain about someone or something. •

Please don't whine about Sally. She is sorry she couldn't come to your party, but it's not the end of the world.

The dog is whining about its hurt paw.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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