To weep for an elongated time, or in an excessive manner.
twinkle in one's father's eye
A notional look of anticipation or hope (either for sex or a child) in…
strung out
Prolonged in an unnecessary or time-filling manner.
string out
To prolong or extend in an unnecessary, contrived or time-filling mann…
against the clock
In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.
weep Irish
To cry insincerely or in an exaggerated manner.
bawl one's eyes out
To cry, shed tears, weep loudly.