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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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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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to force a smile

to smile unwillingly or insincerely · to pretend to be happy

What's the situation?

This expression perfectly describes those moments when you're not genuinely happy, but you absolutely have to put on a cheerful face. Think about a super boring work meeting 🥱 or when you're trying to be polite to someone you don't really like. It's when you have to summon a smile from deep within, even if your heart isn't in it! 😬

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