13-03-07 Why we love a film that makes us cry Flashcards
1
Q
to burst into tears
A
to start crying and suddenly
2
Q
misty-eyed
A
feeling that you might start to cry
3
Q
a weepy
A
a film that makes you cry
4
Q
a tearjerker
A
(also) a film that makes you cry
5
Q
to blub
A
to cry noisily
6
Q
a sob story
A
a story someone tells to get sympathy
7
Q
good bumps
A
small bumps on your skin caused by being scared, excited, upset or cold
8
Q
to cry your heart out
A
to cry uncontrollably
9
Q
it’s a crying shame
A
it’s regrettable, unfortunate or unfair
10
Q
to cry over spilt milk
A
to waste time worrying about something small or something that cannot be changed
