in tears
idiom
: having tears come out of one's eyes
We were laughing so hard that we were in tears.
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In a heartbreaking moment long after the terrible incident has taken place, Yuen shows his vulnerability by breaking down in tears of shame after hiring an escort and being robbed by her employers before anything happens.
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Richard Kuipers, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
After the quarterfinal loss, several girls broke down in tears, consoled by their teammates and coaches.
—Eileen T. Meslar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
Freeman broke down in tears in his first press conference back.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
In the final scene, Kate’s security detail informs her of the explosion in London, leaving her in tears.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Richard Kuipers, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
After the quarterfinal loss, several girls broke down in tears, consoled by their teammates and coaches.
—Eileen T. Meslar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
Freeman broke down in tears in his first press conference back.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
In the final scene, Kate’s security detail informs her of the explosion in London, leaving her in tears.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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“In tears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tears. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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