End in tears Meaning in English
expression
ˈɛnd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtɛɹz/, /ˈtɪɹz
END-in-TEERZ or END-in-TIRZ
ˈɛnd/ /ˈɪn/ /tiːɹz
END-in-TEERZ
Definition
If something ends in tears, it finishes badly, with sadness or disappointment, often making someone cry.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often about plans, projects, relationships, or events that go wrong. Usually not literal—often no one cries, but people are very upset. Common as a warning: 'This will end in tears.'
Spanish: acabar en lágrimasPortuguese (BR): terminar em lágrimasPortuguese (PT): acabar em lágrimasChinese (Simplified): 以哭泣告终Chinese (Traditional): 以哭泣告終Hindi: आँसूओं के साथ समाप्त होनाArabic: ينتهي بالبكاءBengali: শেষমেশ কান্নায় শেষ হওয়া - দুঃখে শেষ হওয়াRussian: закончиться слезами - плохо закончитьсяJapanese: 涙で終わる - 悲しい結末になるVietnamese: kết thúc trong nước mắt - kết thúc buồnKorean: 눈물로 끝나다 - 슬프게 끝나다Turkish: gözyaşıyla bitmek - kötü sonuçlanmakUrdu: آنسوؤں پر ختم ہونا - بری طرح ختم ہوناIndonesian: berakhir dengan air mata - berakhir dengan sedih
Example Sentences
Their argument will probably end in tears.
basic
The party didn't go well and it ended in tears.
basic
Be careful, this game could end in tears.
basic
I told you borrowing his bike would end in tears!
natural
Every time they try to work together, it ends in tears.
natural
That risky plan is just going to end in tears for everyone involved.
natural