Crocodile Tear
What Does "Crocodile Tear" Mean?
"Crocodile tear" is an English idiom. It means "fake or insincere tears; displaying fake sadness."Examples in Sentences
Here are three examples of the idiom "crocodile tear" used in a sentence:- He cried when he was caught stealing, but they were just crocodile tears.
- She's known to shed crocodile tears when things don't go her way.
- His apology seemed sincere until he started shedding crocodile tears.
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