Stop weeping Irish and tell me what really happened.
weep Irish
idiomTo cry insincerely or in an exaggerated manner.
Origin
disputed originFrom the extravagant displays of emotion associated with professional mourners at traditional Irish funerals.
She started weeping Irish to get out of trouble, but everyone knew she was not actually sad.
The politician began weeping Irish during his speech, hoping the public would ignore his recent scandals and sympathize with his fake distress.