Read it and weep Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈwip

RED-it-and-WEEP or REED-it-and-WEEP

UK

ɹiːd/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈænd/ /wˈiːp

REED-it-and-WEEP

释义

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.

用法与细微差别

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 কাঁদো
• Russian: читай и плачь
• Japanese: 読んで泣きなよ
• Vietnamese: đọc đi rồi khóc nhé
• Korean: 읽고 울어라
• Turkish: oku ve ağla
• Urdu: پڑھ لو اور رو لو
• Indonesian: baca dan menangis

例句

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