In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Do not imagine that Peter is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only crocodile tears.

A.

Pretended sorrow

B.

Tears of a crocodile

C.

A weeping crocodile

D.

Mild regret

Correct answer is A

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