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end in tears

idiom
Meaning

To end badly.


Examples
SIMPLE

I think this argument will end in tears.

CONTEXTUAL

They started the business without a plan, and I knew it would end in tears.

COMPLEX

The reckless gamble, fueled by arrogance and poor judgment, was destined to end in tears for everyone involved.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    arse end of nowhere

    A very remote place.

  2. 02

    big end of town

    The top end of town.

  3. 03

    bitter end

    The end of a long and difficult process.

  4. 04

    blood, sweat and tears

    A person's determination and hard work.

  5. 05

    burst into tears

    To suddenly start crying or sobbing.

  6. 06

    business end

    The part of an object (chiefly a tool or weapon) that is physically used for its operation, rather than some other part such as the part by which it is held.

  7. 07

    come to a sticky end

    To die unpleasantly due to one's actions.

  8. 08

    come to an end

    To stop; to cease; to no longer continue.

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