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vale of tears

idiom

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.


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  1. 01

    blood, sweat and tears

    A person's determination and hard work.

  2. 02

    burst into tears

    To suddenly start crying or sobbing.

  3. 03

    end in tears

    To end badly.

  4. 04

    move someone to tears

    to cause to cry

  5. 05

    reduce someone to tears

    To cause to cry.

  6. 06

    tears before bedtime

    Harm or damage that is incurred before a matter is concluded.

  7. 07

    two tears in a bucket

    Used to express an acceptance of misfortune.

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