Definition
Sentences have a literal meaning, whereas, idioms have a figurative meaning.
A literal meaning means actual meaning of the sentence.
Figurative meaning is a combination of words which means something different than the individual words do.
It refers to a hypocrite crying fake tears of grief.
Crocodile eyes begin to dry out when they have been out of the water for a long period of time. They weep to lubricate their eyes.
And some legends indicate that crocodiles cry while eating their prey. This happen as large quantities of air is blown out while eating which makes their eyes to tear up.
It is used to describe a task as simple, easy and pleasurable. It is similar to the idiom, “piece of cake”, which also refers to a job which is simple and easy.
My sister tied the knot yesterday. (She got married yesterday).
It refers to a custom in which couples were tied together in a ceremony to signify their bond. Today, it is used as a figurative language for people who are getting married.
