He went to the city but came home by weeping cross.
come home by weeping cross
idiomTo return in disappointment, or in a spirit of contrition.
Origin
disputed originFrom a common English placename indicating the former site of a stone cross.
After his ambitious business venture failed completely, he had to come home by weeping cross to face his family.
The young soldier, having ignored his father's wise counsel and suffered a bitter defeat, returned to the village to come home by weeping cross.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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bring home
To earn (money).
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bring home the bacon
To have employment which provides remuneration to satisfy the basic needs of oneself and one's family.
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broken home
A home in which the parents have separated or divorced.
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charity begins at home
One should help the people closest to oneself before thinking of helping others.
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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close to home
Affecting people close to, or within, one's family circle.