in tears

phrase

: having tears come out of one's eyes
We were laughing so hard that we were in tears.

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Jo and Raissa play this conflict out on screen in a story that balances action and adventure with an emotional climax that left me in tears. — Parents, 25 Sep. 2026 Sitting by the defense table in a wheelchair during Wednesday’s proceedings, Weinstein looked straight ahead as Haley, 49, told the court in tears that her self-esteem had been shattered by the attack and by having to relive it repeatedly. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 When speaking with Hough, De Laurentiis broke down in tears talking about why Jade encouraged her to join the show. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Korean proves brutally difficult to learn, while an intensive language school leaves her in tears. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in tears

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“In tears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tears. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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