crocodile tears

Example Sentences

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The man might as well be wiping away his crocodile tears with $1,000 bills.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2025

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

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

From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2021

He died of a broken heart, and all Fuzby built his conspicuous tomb, and shed crocodile tears over his pious memory.

From St. Winifred's, or The World of School by Earnshaw, H. C. (Harold C.)