crocodile tears

Example Sentences

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When Rudolf learns he’s being transferred to a new post in Oranienburg, Germany, potentially upending their idyllic existence, Hedwig screams and rants and sheds crocodile tears.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2023

"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

Canning's crocodile tears should not move me; the hoops of the Maids of Honour should not hide him.

From Sydney Smith by Russell, George William Erskine