break down in tears
Word Type: Idiom
Definition
To suddenly begin crying, often due to strong emotion or distress.
Example
- “She broke down in tears after hearing the news about her grandmother.”
- “He tried to stay calm during the meeting, but he broke down in tears when he spoke about his struggles.”
- “After the argument, she broke down in tears in the car.”
- “The movie was so emotional that I broke down in tears at the end.”
- “He had been holding in his emotions for so long, that he finally broke down in tears.”