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    Phrases & Idioms

    Who can shed'Crocodile tears'? The underlined phrase means

    ক)
    neighbours
    খ)
    friends
    গ)
    relations
    ঘ)
    heartless men and women

    Explanation

    Meaning: To weep crocodile tears is to put on an insincere show of sorrow Origin: The allusion is to the ancient notion that crocodiles weep while devouring their prey. Crocodiles do indeed have lachrymal glands and produce tears to lubricate the eyes as humans do. They don't cry with emotion though. Whatever experience they have when devouring prey we can be certain it isn't remorse.

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