cry your eyes out

cry (one's) eyes out

To cry for an extended period of time. Poor Jane really cried her eyes out during the funeral service. I can't watch those sappy movies because I just cry my eyes out every time.

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cry your ˈeyes out

cry a lot and for a long time: My son cried his eyes out when we told him we couldn’t afford a new bike. OPPOSITE: laugh your head off

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