cry someone a river in German
cry someone a river in German is jemandem ordentlich was vorheulen, auf die Tränendrüse drücken.
cry someone a river in German
jemandem ordentlich was vorheulen
(idiomatic, often, sarcastic) To weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person.
auf die Tränendrüse drücken
(idiomatic, usually, sarcastic, by extension) To try to obtain the sympathy of another person by complaining or sniveling.
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What is "cry someone a river" in German?
"cry someone a river" in German is jemandem ordentlich was vorheulen, auf die Tränendrüse drücken.
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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "cry someone a river": jemandem ordentlich was vorheulen, auf die Tränendrüse drücken.
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