Meanings
From the ancient belief that crocodiles shed tears while consuming their prey.
How to pronounce "crocodile tear":
AU
A tear shed insincerely, in a false display of sorrow or some other emotion.
A display of tears that is forced or false.
Example Sentences
1
She shed crocodile tears after breaking her sister's favorite toy.
2
The politician pretended to cry crocodile tears during his speech.
3
He showed crocodile tears when he heard about his friend's misfortune.
4
The actress shed crocodile tears on stage for her character's death scene.
5
My little brother always sheds crocodile tears to get what he wants.
