Crocodile tears
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To pretend a sorrow that one doesn’t in fact feel, to create a hypocritical show of emotion. The idea comes from the ancient belief that crocodiles weep while luring or devouring their prey.
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fake crying, fake tears
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Fake tears for the purpose to look like you understand or because its the appropriate thing to do
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A false display of emotion.
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tears that you cry when you are not really sad or sorry
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