Break in tears Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtɛɹz/, /ˈtɪɹz
BRAYK in TEERZ
bɹˈeɪk/ /ˈɪn/ /tiːɹz
brayk in TEERZ
Definition
To suddenly start crying, usually because of strong emotions like sadness or relief.
Usage & Nuances
'Break in tears' is slightly formal and often used in narratives. Alternatives: 'burst into tears' (more common), 'start crying'. Common with verbs like 'couldn't help but' and after emotional events. Not used for mild crying.
Spanish: romper en llanto - echarse a llorarPortuguese (BR): cair em lágrimas - começar a chorarPortuguese (PT): cair em lágrimas - começar a chorarChinese (Simplified): 突然哭出来 - 哭成泪人Chinese (Traditional): 突然哭出來 - 哭成淚人Hindi: आँसू बहाने लगना - रो पड़नाArabic: ينفجر باكياً - ينهار بالبكاءBengali: অশ্রুতে ভেঙে পড়া - কান্নায় ভেঙে পড়াRussian: разразиться слезами - залиться слезамиJapanese: 涙をこぼす - 泣き崩れるVietnamese: oà khóc - bật khócKorean: 눈물을 터트리다 - 눈물에 무너지다Turkish: gözyaşlarına boğulmak - birden ağlamaya başlamakUrdu: آنسوؤں میں ٹوٹ پڑنا - رو پڑناIndonesian: pecah dalam tangis - tiba-tiba menangis
Example Sentences
She broke in tears when she heard the sad news.
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He tried to stay calm but broke in tears.
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The little girl broke in tears after she lost her toy.
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When he saw the old photo, he just broke in tears without a word.
natural
After holding it together all day, I finally broke in tears at home.
natural
She smiled through the ceremony, but as soon as it ended, she broke in tears.
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