tears spring to someone's eyes
idiom
—used to say that someone suddenly starts to cry
Tears sprang to his eyes when he read about the accident.
Dictionary Entries Near tears spring to someone's eyes
tear (someone or something) to pieces/shreds
tears spring to someone's eyes
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“Tears spring to someone's eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tears%20spring%20to%20someone%27s%20eyes. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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