is someone cutting onions

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Drawing attention to somebody crying, or to a sad moment that makes one want to cry.

Examples

““Is someone cutting onions?” They must be. I'm sure of it. I'm not much of a crier, and I'm the type ⟳ who tends to bury ⟳ her emotions as much as she can.”

“She looks up at him and smiles, and he smiles back, and man, is someone cutting onions in here? My throat is tight and dry, and I'm so jealous of Margo and Mendel I can barely think ⟳.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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See also

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