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cry someone a river verb

  • (idiomatic, usually, sarcastic, by extension) To try to obtain the sympathy of another person by complaining or sniveling.
 auf die Tränendrüse drücken
  • (idiomatic, often, sarcastic) To weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person.
 jemandem ordentlich was vorheulen
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