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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

to cry crocodile tears

to show fake sadness · to pretend to be sad

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for when you see someone acting sad or upset, but you know deep down they're just faking it to get attention or sympathy. 😂 It's like, 'Nice try, but I'm not buying those tears!'

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pull a fast one

to trick someone · to deceive someone quickly or cleverly

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for those moments when someone tries to trick you or get away with something sneaky! 🕵️‍♀️ It often implies a quick, clever, or dishonest act that benefits the trickster. You might use it when a friend tries to dodge paying for dinner or subtly changes the rules of a game.