[Idiom] weather words

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bemus

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I haven't got time. I'm s.....under with work;
XZ was in f.......of tears after breaking up with him.

What weather words fit into these sentences?
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The first one is "snowed under".

The second word, I am thinking, is "flood".
 

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I think it should be "floods", not "flood". I agree with the first one though.
 
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I think it should be "floods", not "flood".

Either way, though, have you ever heard anybody say that? I haven't. :-?
 

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Yes, "floods of tears" is a common expression. I indicates that the person is very upset.
 

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Yes, "floods of tears" is a common expression. I indicates that the person is very upset.
"I was in floods of tears when we broke up"? I seriously never ever heard anyone say that. :?:
 

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Your answers were of great help!:up:
 

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"I was in floods of tears when we broke up"? I seriously never ever heard anyone say that. :?:
I've never been to the North Pole, but I know it's damned cold there ^^
 

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I've never been to the North Pole, but I know it's damned cold there ^^

As much as I appreciate snark, I just don't believe this is a common expression.
Will keep my ears open for it from now on.
 
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As much as I appreciate snark, I just don't believe this is a common expression.
Will keep my ears open for it from now on.
To be "in floods of tears" is common enough in BrE. It's probably the climate that does it.;-)
 
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