Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for crocodile tears. Search instead for krokodilernas.
Definitions

crocodile tears

NOUN
fake and insincere tears
Synonyms
WEAK
Academy Award performance affected tears fake tears false show of emotion false tears insincere tears

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Meanwhile, he and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred shed crocodile tears over the lack of fan support in Oakland.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024

"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

Some of us suspected this was a gush of crocodile tears.

From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2021

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