Read it and weep Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈwip
RED-it-and-WEEP or REED-it-and-WEEP
ɹiːd/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈænd/ /wˈiːp
REED-it-and-WEEP
Definición
This expression is said when showing someone proof of something, usually when the result is disappointing or upsetting for them, often in a teasing or joking way.
Uso & Matices
It's informal, often playful, sometimes used when winning a game or revealing bad news to tease the other person. Not literal—nobody is expected to actually weep. Common in competitive or joking contexts. Don't use in very serious or sensitive situations.
Spanish: léelo y sufre - mira y acepta (informal)Portuguese (BR): leia e chore - aceite (informal)Portuguese (PT): lê e chora - aceita (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 看了伤心吧 - 接受现实 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 看了傷心吧 - 接受現實 (口語)Hindi: इसे पढ़ो और रो लो - स्वीकार करो (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: اقرأ وشاهد بنفسك - تقبل الأمر (عامية)Bengali: দেখো আর কেঁদে নাও - দেখে নাও, আর কাঁদোRussian: читай и плачьJapanese: 読んで泣きなよVietnamese: đọc đi rồi khóc nhéKorean: 읽고 울어라Turkish: oku ve ağlaUrdu: پڑھ لو اور رو لوIndonesian: baca dan menangis
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Here's your test score—read it and weep.
basic
I have the winning numbers—read it and weep!
basic
Your team lost again—read it and weep.
basic
Hey, I just beat your high score—read it and weep!
natural
Check out my awesome new car—read it and weep.
natural
You said I couldn't do it, but here's the proof—read it and weep!
natural