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or bring a tear to one's eye
Definition of bring tears to one's eyes
: to cause one to cry
The sad story brought tears to our eyes. Seeing her again brought a tear to his eye.
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bring (something) to someone's notice
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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 27 Sep. 2021.
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