Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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A false friend never hesitates to shed crocodile tears.
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- to move from one place to another
- to show false happiness
- to feel disappointed
- to pretend to be sympathetic.
Correct Option: D
shed crocodile tears : If somebody sheds crocodile tears, they pretend to be sad about something, but they are not really sad at all.
● Let’s have no more politicians shedding crocodile tears for the unemployed. The best option is to pretend to be sympathetic
