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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To cry crocodile tears

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To cry crocodile tears

Definition

To shed fake or insincere tears to manipulate others.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Reptiles and Amphibians

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