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Bookmark or Share- What's the deal with crocodile tears? | HowStuffWorksA captive crocodile appears to be shedding some tears. Have you ever found tears welling up in your eyes even when you're not sad, maybe when you've eaten some spicy food or were having a sneezing attack?
- Microscopically, Crocodile Tears Look Sort of Like Our OwnMicroscopically, Crocodile Tears Look Sort of Like Our Own. Humans are the only species known to cry in response to emotional turmoil, but a new study finds reptile and avian tears aren’t so...
- Crocodile Tears: Definition, Meaning, and OriginThe phrase "crocodile tears" is a practical expression in the English language to describe insincere or exaggerated displays of emotion. It's commonly used to express skepticism about someone's sadness or grief. To recap: It is an idiom for describing fake or insincere sadness.
- Where Does the Expression ‘Crocodile Tears’ Come From?If someone is crying in an attempt to fake remorse or empathy, we say they are shedding “crocodile tears.” But how and why did we start pegging insincere displays of emotion to the toothy...
- ‘Crocodile tears’ are surprisingly similar to our own‘Crocodile tears’ are surprisingly similar to our own. The discovery could help develop better treatments for people with eye diseases, a new study says. By Virginia Morell. August 13, 2020. • 8...
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