Empty or insincere displays of encouragement that demonstrate superficialsupport of a person or thing.
As Mariano Rivera took the mound in Fenway during his final season, the crocodile cheers of Boston Red Sox fans halfheartedly echoed from the Green Monster.
A method of marking the moment when a person makes an unwanted or otherwise unnecessary remark, which often adds nothing to the conversation or is completely unrelated. Timed well, this phrase can lead to embarrassment for the victim at their lack of social/conversational skills, especially in front of larger groups. Originates from the FIFA franchise, relating to touchline reporter Geoff Shreeves.
"I only started drinking coffee recently, but now I love it! Keeps me going all day" Awkward silence.. "Cheers Geoff".
Person: you'll never guess what happened the other day! It was crazy! Basically I went into this shop and there was this lady who had a bag full of food and I saw that on her bag it said my name!!!! I was like what the heck???? How crazy is that!!!