Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-cry-your-eyes-out
idiom
tə kraɪ jər aɪz aʊt
Definition
To cry intensely and for a prolonged period.
Examples
- After watching the sad movie, she ended up crying her eyes out.
- He cried his eyes out when he heard the news of his friend’s departure.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation when someone is so overwhelmed with emotion that they weep excessively, often to the point of exhaustion.
Synonyms
- sobbing
- weeping
- bawling
