crocodile tears
Example Sentences
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Adam Sandler has no crocodile tears for “Happy Gilmore” co-star Morris the alligator — he has fond jokes instead.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025
The secret killers shedding crocodile tears over breakfast of smoked salmon!
From Salon ● Jan. 9, 2025
"We won't wait for the accident which is about to happen to see everyone shed crocodile tears ... safety should be on the front line," wrote the rail workers' union.
From Reuters ● Mar. 6, 2023
We should, however, expect elected officials not to fall for his whale-sized crocodile tears.
From Slate ● Feb. 3, 2023
At this Ryder shed some crocodile tears; and very soon, by her blandishments, obtained forgiveness.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 106, August, 1866 by Various
