Crocodile tears

"Crocodile tears" is an expression used to describe a person who feigns sympathy or sorrow, often for self-serving reasons, when they are actually insincere or indifferent. The phrase originates from an ancient belief that crocodiles would weep while consuming their prey, suggesting a deceptive display of emotion. In contemporary usage, it often refers to insincerity or a lack of genuine remorse, especially in situations where someone might appear to be caring while actually being callous or manipulative.