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In tears vs On tears

The correct phrase is 'in tears.' 'On tears' is not a common or correct construction in English. 'In tears' is a common expression used to describe someone who is crying.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 3039 views

In tears

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'in tears' is used to describe someone who is crying or shedding tears.

Examples:

  • She was in tears after hearing the sad news.
  • The movie was so touching that many people were in tears.
  • He left the room in tears, unable to control his emotions.
  • Seeing the injured puppy, she was in tears.
  • The heartfelt speech left everyone in tears.
  • Everybody at Lienhua said during yesterday's shoot you really broke down in tears.
  • You came home in tears a lot.
  • When the train started moving, Grandpa broke down in tears again.
  • So no ones left behind in tears.
  • Enough to drown us both in tears.
  • There's no need to end up in tears.
  • Aah! Some poor woman is in tears.
  • Eddie said you left in tears.
  • Young, useless, in tears, of course.
  • He was in tears after leaving Your Majesty's presence.
  • We were in tears when we finally decided to split off.
  • She told her story in tears.
  • I never could stand the sight of a woman in tears.
  • The whole hospital is in tears.
  • But she left here the other day in tears.
  • Yes, after I repented in tears...
  • If anyone follows, the story will end in tears.
  • I found Kyoami in tears at Azusano.
  • Issan in tears is approaching without his stick.
  • Jackie Chaidez just called me in tears.

On tears

This phrase is not correct in English.

  • And I see anyone waste a single second on tears, fire yourself.
  • When you think of me living on tears and grief,
  • And with this... if it were to run on tears that would be something
  • That little pregnant woman is doing one of the most selfless things a person can do, [feigning choking on tears]
  • Our children are screaming and choking on tear gas.
  • Come on, tear it off.
  • Legally Brunette's on a tear.
  • All the people around were looking on with tears in their eyes.
  • No. I figure on using tear gas.
  • Those army blokes are on the tear.
  • But sometimes, talking can bring on the tears.
  • Hickok's half-woman friend's off somewhere on a tear.
  • You're just trying to justify going on a tear after them geckos.
  • Try not to slip on my tears.
  • All right, don't slip on your tears.
  • So you might have to lay on the tears or...
  • Try this patch on the tear.
  • I went on a tear before I met Janie.
  • I don't know, you must have been out on a tear last night.
  • I don't know about any soldiers, but those sailors, as you say, are on a tear.

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