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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On the Eagles sideline, Kelce broke down in tears in what was his final game after 13 seasons in the NFL.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
An early Christmas surprise left a pair of siblings in tears at Orlando International Airport.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Sanon told a 911 operator in tears.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Van Dyke's wife, Arlene Silver, broke down in tears during the emotional discussion.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
An early Christmas surprise left a pair of siblings in tears at Orlando International Airport.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Sanon told a 911 operator in tears.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Van Dyke's wife, Arlene Silver, broke down in tears during the emotional discussion.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
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“In tears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tears. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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