Crocodile tears

Translation of "crocodile tears" into Russian

crocodile tears

крокодиловы слёзы

Someone cried crocodile tears when they didn't get their way.

Кто-то лил крокодиловы слёзы, когда не получил своего.

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Crocodile tears refer to a display of false or insincere emotion, particularly when someone pretends to be sad or remorseful while actually feeling none of those emotions. The phrase originates from the ancient belief that crocodiles weep while consuming their prey.

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