Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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Tearjerker

Tearjerker means: a sad movie, story, song, poem etc. that moves or is intended to move its audience to feel sorrow or empathy You can use tearjerker to describe an occurrence that made you feel sad. Example of use: "I just saw the matinee at the local theater, they're showing a real tearjerker. Make sure you bring your tissues!"