turn on the waterworks
US /tɜrn ɑn ðə ˈwɔtərˌwɜrks/
UK /tɜrn ɑn ðə ˈwɔtərˌwɜrks/
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开始哭泣, 掉眼泪
to start crying, especially in an exaggerated or insincere way to gain sympathy or attention
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Every time she doesn't get her way, she turns on the waterworks.
每次她不如意，就开始哭泣。
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He tried to turn on the waterworks to avoid getting a ticket, but the officer wasn't fooled.
他试图哭泣以避免罚单，但警官没有上当。