crocodile tears

UK/ˈkɹɒkədaɪl ˌtɪəz/US/ˈkɹɑkədaɪl ˌtɪɹz/

A form of crocodile tear — A tear shed insincerely, in a false display of sorrow or some other emotion.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of crocodile tear
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