It brought tears in my eyes

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Can I say "It brought tears in my eyes" instead of "It brought tears to my eyes"?
 
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wotcha said:
Can I say "It brought tears in my eyes" instead of "It brought tears to my eyes"?
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No, "It brought tears to my eyes" is the common collocation.
 
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