shed a tear

idiom

: to cry or weep
I never saw my father shed a single tear, even when my mother died.

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The battle scene is well-done and scored so perfectly, even The Thing would shed a tear. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 July 2025 From downtown bars to south Austin hangouts, establishments across the city are hosting watch parties, offering a space for fans to cheer, gasp and maybe even shed a tear as the final couples vie for love and a hefty cash prize. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 10 July 2025 In Tania’s case, though, her husband will not be there to take a bow and shed a tear. Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025 After the game, outfielder Trent Grisham shed a tear recalling how much Cabrera means to him. Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for shed a tear

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“Shed a tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shed%20a%20tear. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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