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Pretending to cry in an attempt to manipulate or
exploit, phony tears.
OJ gave his testimony through crocodile tears. It was often thought that crocodiles shed tears that slid down into their mouths, moistening their food and making it easier for them to swallow. Hence the tears appear to be an expression of emotion but are in fact a means to make it easier to swallow (possibly the observer).
crocodile tears What does crocodile tears mean?
a show of sorrow that is not real
The man said that he was very sorry but his tears were only crocodile tears.
crocodile tears What does crocodile tears mean?
a show of sorrow that is not real
The man said that he was very sorry but his tears were only crocodile tears.