Crocodile tears
Crocodile tears: False or fake tears.
Examples:
- Politicians love to cry crocodile tears about how hard it is to cut government spending.
- President Obama shed his crocodile tears for the latest group of victims.
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to pay attention (to)
to pay attention (to): to look at and listen to someone while they are speaking, to concentrate Examples of PAY ATTENTION (TO) I know I need to pay attention to you when you talk, but you’re just so boring! It’s important to pay attention when your boss is explaining your mistakes.
to have on
to have on: to be wearing Examples of TO HAVE ON Cynthia has on the most fabulous dress! The lawyer wanted to have on his best suit for the court hearing.
to give birth to
to give birth to: to bear a human being or animal Examples of TO GIVE BIRTH TO His wife, Olivia, had given birth to their second son two days before the crash. His reliable nanny goat, Honeybear, had given birth to five baby goats, or kids.
to put up
to put up: to tolerate, to accept unwillingly Examples of TO PUT UP The boxer who hadn’t trained wasn’t able to put up a fight. Sometimes you need to put up with rude people.
easier said than done
easier said than done: You say easier said than done when you think that what has been suggested is very difficult:Examples of EASIER SAID THAN DONE That’s easier said than done at this time of year for Payne and dozens like her. Attempting to slow down the best offense in the league is easier said…
to stop by
to stop by: to visit or stop somewhere briefly in order to do something Examples of TO STOP BY Stop by and learn how you might be able to make a difference for your neighbors. If we stop by the house at dinnertime, Mom says she’s already eaten and is full.