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to turn tears into laughter (idiom); to turn grief into happiness

破涕为笑
pò tì wéi xiào
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
to turn grief into happiness (idiom)转悲为喜zhuǎn bēi wéi xǐ
Antonyms
(idiom) unable to speak through tears; sobbing uncontrollably泣不成声qì bù chéng shēngweep silent tears · swallow one's tears · gulp down sobs (or rage) · put one's pride in one's pocket饮泣吞声yǐn qì tūn shēng
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