cry over (someone or something)

cry over (someone or something)

To cry for a particular reason. Amber has been crying over her break-up all week, poor thing. I don't know if there is anyone who can get up there and give the eulogy without crying over it. I've been crying over that actor's sudden death all day. The news just really hit me hard, wow.

See also: cry, over

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cry over someone or something

to weep because of someone or something. There's no need to cry over it. Things will work out. She is still crying over her lost love.

See also: cry, over

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