end in tears

成語所屬單字tear

end in tears — 慣用語

1. used to warn that a current course of action will result in unhappiness, failure

1.慣用語
釋義

以悲劇收場;結果很糟糕

used to warn that a current course of action will result in unhappiness, failure, or disaster.

例句

The accountant warned the board that this risky investment would end in tears.