😢 Cry One’s Eyes Out, To:
to weep or mourn excessively.
📚 Definition: This idiomatic expression means to cry so much that it’s as if one’s eyes might actually fall out. Spoiler: It’s an exaggeration. No eyes will detach, promise.
📜 Historical Context: Unleashing torrents of tears has been a part of the human experience since… well, forever. “Cry one’s eyes out” can be traced back to early 18th century literature, making its heartfelt debut in Colley Cibber’s 1705 play, The Careless Husband, and later finding a home in Jonathan Swift’s Polite Conversation (1738).
📖 Similar Expressions:
- Cry one’s heart out
- Bawl one’s eyes out
- Weep bitterly
📘 Synonyms:
- Sob uncontrollably
- Wail
- Blubber
📰 Antonyms:
- Keep a stiff upper lip
- Bottle up emotions
- Keep dry eyes
😂 Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “I cried so much at the sad movie, I think the theater needs a drainage system.”
- “If crying wasn’t a thing, waterproof mascara wouldn’t exist.”
💡 Fascinating Tidbits:
Did you know? Laughter and crying are often physiologically quite similar. Ever laugh so hard you cried? Or cry so hysterically that it ended in giggles? Welcome to the complex world of human emotions!
📚 Related Literature:
- Les Misérables by Victor Hugo (Brace yourself for some serious weeping.)
- The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (Keep tissues on standby.)
🎬 Recommended Movies:
- Marley & Me (Note: Dog lovers, prepare yourself.)
- Up (The first 10 minutes practically define this idiom.)
🎵 Songs to Weep Along To:
- “Someone Like You” by Adele
- “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton
✨ Farewell Thought: “While it’s okay to cry your eyes out when emotions overflow, remember, each tear drop follows the ebb to eventual peace. Feel, process, and find your sunshine again.”
🔖 Keep flipping those pages and ride the wave of words, emotions, and whimsicality!
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