cry over

cry over (someone or something)

To cry for a particular reason. Amber has been crying over her break-up all week, poor thing.
See also: cry, over
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cry over someone or something

to weep because of someone or something. There's no need to cry over it. Things will work out. She is still crying over her lost love.
See also: cry, over
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • cry over (someone or something)
  • cry Ralph
  • cry Ruth
  • cry Hughie
  • cry barley
  • cry heart out
  • cry your heart out
  • cry (one's) heart out
  • break in(to) tears
  • cry (one's) eyes out
References in periodicals archive
On the trio of Butt, Mohammad Aamir and Mohammad Asif, who will be unavailable to play in the UAE due to their suspension, the 30-year-old said: "We can't just sit back and cry over it.
Pakistan seeking morale-booster; CRICKET