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| Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by andyblinks05(op): 10:10pm On Oct 09, 2021 |
As the topic says....why is it called so? Do crocodile shed tears at all 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by Enskynelson(m): 10:38pm On Oct 09, 2021 |
Because crocodile never cries  206 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by ClassicMan202(m): 11:20pm On Oct 09, 2021 |
Enskynelson:Exactly... Because crocodiles don't cry, if you see any tears on their face, just know its fake 115 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by boss1310(m): 5:51am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Any water coming out of crocodile's eyes is from its habitat hence the saying 109 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by Priapus69: 7:21am On Oct 10, 2021 |
This is because crocodile shed tears when they're eating, not because they're sad or anything but it just occurs while they are eating. So someone who sheds crocodile tears is not necessary sad, they're just displaying tears for the sake of tears 300 Likes 15 Shares |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by pointblank247(m): 7:45am On Oct 10, 2021 |
When the Nigerian were doing their crocodile smile things, I wondered just like you are doing now. But i know that Nigerian soldiers and bad English are like boko haram and Bubu. Even the Nigerian police worse pass. I still remember the'contraption, confusion' palaver 11 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by Charmingrascal(m): 7:49am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Enskynelson:Crocodile cries. Especially when it's out of the water for long, its eyes dry out and to remain lubricated it weeps. Also crocodile cries when it attacks its prey (i.e they shed tears when they're feeding) however it is not clear whether they cry out of pity for their victim or out of excitement. But it is believed that no one will be eating and be crying which rules out the crying out of pity. Though the tears are fake but crocodile weeps. 191 Likes 10 Shares |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by EmperorTolson: 7:59am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Which one are we going to believe now? 34 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by Shellsploit: 8:05am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Lalasticlacla knows Better 3 Likes |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by Sonnobax15(m): 8:19am On Oct 10, 2021 |
 Who no finish school no dey hard to know  If you go school,say your teacher teach you idiomatic expressions,you go suppose know the meaning of this idiom...... Must crocodile shed tears first before false tears will be accrued to it.....we all know a crocodile to be an aphibian.. So when it comes out of water,the process of splashing water out of his body, that's the meaning of shedding false tears 9 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by Aufbauh(m): 8:19am On Oct 10, 2021 |
To shed crocodile tears, is to show insincere remorse. This expression comes from the fact that crocodiles actually cry when they consume their victims. - Google You can actually check up some of this question from Google as they know rightly the background the statement was premise upon. 52 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by helinues: 8:20am On Oct 10, 2021*. Modified: 8:37am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Because crocodile shed tears after consuming their victims. Meaning the tears are fake 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by slawormiir: 8:20am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Damnnn niggar Isoright 3 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by rottenPussy: 8:20am On Oct 10, 2021 |
The nigga up there is about to type bunkum 6 Likes |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by BUSHHUNTER: 8:20am On Oct 10, 2021 |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by Benjaniblinks(m): 8:20am On Oct 10, 2021 |
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| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by Obagofixxy: 8:20am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Hahahahaha u one pay for Wetin u no Chop 1 Like
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| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by TheWolfen(m): 8:21am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Because it is fake tears. Have you seen a croc sad or show love? Crocodiles practically shows no emotions like other animals. Hence the crocodile tears. Fake tears 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by vickyie(f): 8:21am On Oct 10, 2021 |
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| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by Cratiwo: 8:21am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Priapus69: 1 Like |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by babaRUNtinz(m): 8:21am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Crocodile na big boy,hence e no Dey cry. 2 Likes |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by Kajaard: 8:21am On Oct 10, 2021 |
The phrase derives from an ancient belief that crocodiles shed tears while consuming their prey 3 Likes |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by ATEAMS: 8:22am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Ok |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by Oyiboman69: 8:23am On Oct 10, 2021 |
I only know about mosquito laughter... 2 Likes |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by IkemChris(m): 8:23am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Enskynelson:How you take know say crocodile no dey cry? Na him tell you? 2 Likes |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by ATEAMS: 8:24am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Crying while consuming it victim 1 Like |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by jospepper(m): 8:24am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Crocodiles do shed tears. These tears contain proteins and minerals and do help to keep their eyes clean and lubricate the nictitating membrane. This happens when they are out of the water for a while. Crocodile tears is an idiom used to describe an insincere show of sorrow. Like when politicians cry on TV eg Ben Ayade. 8 Likes |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by AdemolaA2: 8:25am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Crocs consume its prey looking like it’s shedding deceitful tears . 1 Like |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by Loveurneighbour: 8:25am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Fake tears 2 Likes
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| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by jnrbayano(m): 8:25am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Charmingrascal:Shed tears rather. Its neither cry nor weep Shedding tears isn't same as crying or weeping 5 Likes |
| Re: Why Are False Tears Called Crocodile Tears? by Cryptokuddi: 8:26am On Oct 10, 2021 |
I don’t even know the meaning to give it.., because I don’t know much about crocodile  Kindly patronize us |
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