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cry crocodile tears What does cry crocodile tears mean?	to have a show of sorrow that is not sincere, to pretend that one is crying	The boy was asked to apologize for his wrongdoing but he only cried crocodile tears which were not sincere.
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Money doesn`t grow on trees What does "Money doesn`t grow on trees" mean?	This means that you have to work to earn money; it doesn't come easily or without effort.

see fit to (do something) What does "see fit to (do something)" mean?	to decide to do something	I hope that my company sees fit to spend more time training its employees.
get a head start (on someone or something) What does "get a head start (on someone or something)" mean?	to start earlier than someone or something, to start earlier than usual	We want to get a head start on our holiday.
stick one's nose into (something) What does "stick one's nose into (something)" mean?	to interfere with something, to be nosey about something	I wish that my neighbor would stop sticking his nose into my business.
put hair on one's chest What does "put hair on one's chest" mean?	to be good for someone (something that you eat or drink)	I told my friend that vegetable juice will put hair on his chest.
frag What does "frag" mean?	fragmentation grenade
as soft as a baby's bottom What does "as soft as a baby's bottom" mean?	very soft and smooth	My new silk pajamas are as soft as a baby's bottom.

known from What does "known from" mean?	have knowledge about; be familiar with
show (someone) up What does "show (someone) up" mean?	to make someone's faults apparent	The girl showed her friend up by doing all of her homework on time.
eyes are bigger than one's stomach What does "eyes are bigger than one's stomach" mean?	take more food than one can eat	My eyes were bigger than my stomach when I went to the buffet table and put too much food on my plate.

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Cry Crocodile Tears Idiom