To “shed
crocodile tears.”
EXPLANATION:
Crocodiles have a reflex that
causes their eyes to tear when they open their mouths. This makes it look as
though they are crying while devouring their prey.
In
fact, neither crocodiles nor people who shed “crocodile”
tears feel sorry for their actions.
EXAMPLES:
·
I didn’t study
for my exam as I was playing computer games. The next day my teacher asked me
the lesson and I didn’t know so, I started crying. Then
my teacher told me I was shedding crocodile tears.
·
The child wasn't really hurt, but she shed
crocodile tears anyway.
·
He thought he could get his way if he cried
crocodile tears.
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