turn on the waterworks English

Meaning turn on the waterworks meaning

What does turn on the waterworks mean?

turn on the waterworks verb

— (dated, informal, figuratively) To start crying, especially in a way that the speaker finds irritating.

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Language and thought Communication Sign, symbol

Cry, tear

• What words refer to starting to cry?
  start to cry start crying burst into tears break down turn on the waterworks get teary