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CROCODILE TEARS

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Crocodile Tears.

Crocodile Tears - as a noun

A hypocritical display of sorrow; false or insincere weeping

Example: "The secretaries wept crocodile tears over the manager's dilemma"

Example Sentences

"She shed crocodile tears after her breakup with no real intention of reconciling."
"The politician's apology seemed like nothing more than crocodile tears to the public."
"Don't trust his crocodile tears; he's just trying to manipulate you."
"She pretended to be upset, but her crocodile tears were too obvious."
"He cried crocodile tears in front of the judge to earn sympathy."
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