in tears

idiom

: having tears come out of one's eyes

We were laughing so hard that we were in tears.

Examples of in tears in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

The stress of managing caregiving responsibilities is taking an enormous emotional toll on parents, who are losing sleep, breaking down in tears, suffering health problems, and even considering suicide, according to a Care.com survey. —

Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Feb. 2025 At East Park Tavern in Charlevoix, Michigan, the general manager decided to close early during a busy festival week after witnessing a server break down in tears. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025 While competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics and winning gold with Team USA, Griner was in tears as the national anthem played while the team received their medals. —

Danielle Jennings, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025 The lawsuit — filed against the City of Reform, Officer Dana Elmore and Deputy Jody Elmore — references a viral video that shows Micah Washington in tears after being tased by Dana Elmore, WBMA reported. —

Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for in tears