Tear to a glass eye

phr.

Heard in Cavan and Tyrone

Of a woman, possessing such breathtaking beauty that even an inanimate object might weep.

Jay yer wan at da bar would bring a tear to a glass eye la!

Posh English

Good heavens, that young lady at the counter possesses such beauty that even a glass optic might weep!

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