Crocodile tears

"Crocodile tears" is a phrase used to describe a hypocritical or insincere display of emotion or sympathy. It originated from the belief that crocodiles shed tears while consuming their prey, giving the appearance of remorse or sadness even though they are actually expressing a different intention. Thus, when someone is said to shed crocodile tears, they are pretending to be empathetic or sad but do not genuinely feel or care about the situation.