bring tears to one's eyes

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variants or bring a tear to one's eye
: to cause one to cry
The sad story brought tears to our eyes.
Seeing her again brought a tear to his eye.

Dictionary Entries Near bring tears to one's eyes

bring (something) to someone's notice

bring tears to one's eyes

bring the matter to someone's attention

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“Bring tears to one's eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20tears%20to%20one%27s%20eyes. Accessed 8 Feb. 2023.

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