crocodile tears

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Since then, he has systematically dismantled the team and allowed the stadium to fall apart, while he and Commissioner Manfred wept crocodile tears over the lack of fan support.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 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

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.)