end in tears
To end badly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I think this argument will end in tears.”
“They started the business without a plan, and I knew it would end in tears.”
“The reckless gamble, fueled by arrogance and poor judgment, was destined to end in tears for everyone involved.”
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all ends up
Completely; totally.
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arse end of nowhere
A very remote place.
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big end of town
The top end of town.
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bitter end
The end of a long and difficult process.
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blood, sweat and tears
A person's determination and hard work.
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burn the candle at both ends
To work hard night and day; to sleep late and wake up early; to overwork or overexert oneself.
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burst into tears
To suddenly start crying or sobbing.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026