crying shame »
A situation that is considered to be a disgrace, or deplorable.
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crying shame »
It's a crying shame that so much money has been wasted on this pointless political campaign.
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dry eye »
An eye which is not crying, i.e. someone emotionally unmoved.
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dry one's eyes »
To cease crying.
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for crying out loud »
Expresses frustration, exasperation, or annoyance.
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lump in one's throat »
A feeling of emotional sadness. On the point of crying.
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lump to one's throat »
A feeling of emotional sadness. On the point of crying.
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sell a bargain »
A species of wit, much in vogue about the latter end of the reign of Queen Anne, and frequently alluded to by Dean Swift, who says the maids of honour often amused themselves with it. It consisted in the seller naming his or her hinder parts, in answer to the question, What? which the buyer was artfully led to ask. As a specimen, take the following instance: A lady would come into a room full of company, apparently frightened, crying out "It is white, and follows me!" As soon as someone responded "What?" she sold him the bargain, by saying "Mine arse".
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there's no point crying over spilt milk »
You should not be upset over something that cannot be undone.
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there, there »
Conveys comfort; used to calm somebody urge somebody to relax, especially when the person is crying.
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