The sad movie moved me to tears.
move someone to tears
idiomto cause to cry
The kind words in her speech moved the entire audience to tears.
The musician played a haunting melody that moved the listeners to tears, capturing the deep sorrow of the long journey home.
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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bless someone with
To give or bestow, as a gift from God.
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blood, sweat and tears
A person's determination and hard work.
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bring someone to their knees
To defeat and make submit to orders.
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burst into tears
To suddenly start crying or sobbing.
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bust a move
To dance.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.