tears before bedtime

blood, sweat and tears

A person's determination and hard work.

burst into tears

To suddenly start crying or sobbing.

end in tears

To end badly.

move someone to tears

to cause to cry

reduce someone to tears

To cause to cry.

two tears in a bucket

Used to express an acceptance of misfortune.

vale of tears

The world, a place where difficulties and the sorrows of life are felt, especially (Christianity) as a place to be left behind when one dies and goes to heaven.