be in floods (of tears)

be in floods (of tears)

To be crying often or excessively. Ever since her father died, Beth has been in floods of tears.

See also: flood

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be in ˈfloods (of ˈtears)

(informal) be crying a lot: She was in floods of tears after a row with her family.

See also: flood

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