hot tear
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hot tear
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Her words burn all the way down my neck into my chest like a scalding hot tear.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
With the last grape a hot tear splashed down; and the moment Mrs. Gray moved, Candace fled upstairs to her own room, where she broke down into a fit of homesick crying.
From A Little Country Girl by Coolidge, Susan
A hot tear splashed on Roy's forehead; he put up his hand and stroked his aunt's face.
From His Big Opportunity by Le Feuvre, Amy
A hot tear splashed on to the paper, and he reached for a fresh sheet.
From The Education of Eric Lane by McKenna, Stephen
A great hot tear splashed down upon his cheek as she rose again, a sob in her throat that ended in a little, moaning cry.
From The Flockmaster of Poison Creek by Ivory, P. V. E. (Percy Van Eman)
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