English Explanatory Dictionary

cry someone a river

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person.
  2. To try to obtain the sympathy of another person by complaining or sniveling.

Pronunciation

en-au-cry someone a river.ogg

Word forms

cry someone a river cries someone a river crying someone a river cried someone a river

Etymology

Probably from the song Cry Me a River (1953).

Related words

build a bridge and get over it Crimea river crocodile tear crocodile tears crying game
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