crocodile tears

Example Sentences

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Adam Sandler has no crocodile tears for “Happy Gilmore” co-star Morris the alligator — he has fond jokes instead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

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

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2025

"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

To these crocodile tears they will add sobs, fiery sighs, and sorrowful countenance.

From Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature by Bartlett, John