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
A hot tear stood in each of the warden's eyes as he looked round upon his married daughter.
From The Warden by Trollope, Anthony
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
Belinda felt a hot tear drop upon her hand, which lay upon Lady Delacour's lap.
From Tales and Novels — Volume 03 by Edgeworth, Maria
She felt a hot tear on her hand, which had come in spite of the maiden.
From The Golden Age in Transylvania by Jókai, Mór
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