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
He did forgive thee long ago, Though many a hot tear bitter fell For thee and for thy angry word; But still he slumbers soft and well!
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 by Various
A hot tear squeezed from the corner of his left eye.
From O+F by Wetterau, John Moncure
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
Then suddenly I felt a hot tear drop upon my forehead.
From Margaret Tudor A Romance of Old St. Augustine by Gilbert, W. B.
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