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Supposedly, when crocodiles swallow large chunks of meat, their eyes water -- thus, people started saying they cried when they ate you! If you cry "crocodile tears," you are not really crying, but only putting on a fake show of feeling sorry.
Crying/pretending to cry in order to deceive.
It refers to a person who pretends to care but really doesnt. After all a crocodile would never care or be sad for it's prey.
since crocodiles are not know to cry - means shedding fake tears
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoIt means that the person isn't really sad but pretending to be.
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What does idiom crocodile tears mean?
The idiom "crocodile tears" refers to insincere or fake displays of sadness or emotion. It comes from the myth that crocodiles shed tears while eating their prey, appearing to show remorse when in reality they are not genuine.
What cries but does not shed tears?
crocodile
Can a crocodile shed tears?
Yes. Reptiles like crocodiles have tear ducts. Usually, crocodiles only shed tears when their eyes are dry, as in when they've been out of the water for a long time. They don't really cry like people do, with tears running down their face.
What are the release dates for Shed No Tears - 1948?
Shed No Tears - 1948 was released on: USA: 9 June 1948
What actors and actresses appeared in Shed No Tears - 2010?
The cast of Shed No Tears - 2010 includes: Leah Irby
What does the idiom not the smartest fool in the shed mean?
im pretty sure the saying is: not the sharpest tool in the shed and it's a saying used to describe people with a low intellect
What is the Homograph for shed?
shed: transitive verb: cause something to flow and pour out. Example sentence: The movie was so sad, that I shed some tears. shed: noun: a small or large building used for storage. Example sentence: I was grounded for not cleaning the shed.
What are the ratings and certificates for Shed No Tears - 1948?
Shed No Tears - 1948 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Approved (PCA #13075)
What is shed tears?
What my guess is that shredding tears means crying allot.
Why does a dog shed tears?
They dont!!!
What does the phrase blood and tears mean for the US Civil War?
The connection is that "both were shed" on both sides.
The first time Jesus shed tears in the book of luke?
The first tears shed by Jesus in the book of Luke was when Lazrus died.
