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move someone to tears

idiom

to cause to cry


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  1. 01

    as if someone owns the place

    Alternative form of like someone owns the place.

  2. 02

    beat someone round the ears

    To beat (a person) with blows about the head.

  3. 03

    bless someone with

    To give or bestow, as a gift from God.

  4. 04

    blood, sweat and tears

    A person's determination and hard work.

  5. 05

    bring someone to their knees

    To defeat and make submit to orders.

  6. 06

    burst into tears

    To suddenly start crying or sobbing.

  7. 07

    bust a move

    To dance.

  8. 08

    call someone every name in the book

    To call someone many abusive names.

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