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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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, a friend and fan, addressed the nation in tears.
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Karen Bliss, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
But Kendrick’s impact, especially after Juneteenth, had me in tears.
—Ashley Foster, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Both artists were in tears as the song ended to wild applause from the audience.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
The emotional confrontation — which was particularly poignant as Stephen had previously admitted to doing something similar in a past relationship while in the pods with Monica — ultimately ended with Stephen apologizing for his actions, Monica breaking down in tears and the two breaking up.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Karen Bliss, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
But Kendrick’s impact, especially after Juneteenth, had me in tears.
—Ashley Foster, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Both artists were in tears as the song ended to wild applause from the audience.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
The emotional confrontation — which was particularly poignant as Stephen had previously admitted to doing something similar in a past relationship while in the pods with Monica — ultimately ended with Stephen apologizing for his actions, Monica breaking down in tears and the two breaking up.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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“In tears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tears. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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