Be in floods (of tears) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be in floods (of tears)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Be in floods (of tears)

Be in floods (of tears) American British informal

To weep a lot and profusely

When hearing the sudden death of her grandpa, Juli has been in floods of tears.

He was in floods of tears after breạking up with his sweetheart.

She is in floods of tears for feeling the maternal love after 5 years of separating.

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Grammar and Usage of Be in floods (of tears)

Verb Forms

  • am/is/are in floods (of tears)
  • was/were in floods (of tears)
  • been in floods (of tears)
  • being in floods (of tears)

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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