べそをつくる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

be on the verge of tears; look ready to cry

Describes a facial expression or state where someone, especially a child, is about to cry. Often used with ～そうな顔 or similar phrases.

See also: べそをかく

• 叱しかられた子こ供どもはべそを作つくって立たっていた。

  The scolded child stood there on the verge of tears.

• 彼かの女じょはべそを作つくりながら、もう一いち度どお願ねがいした。

  She asked once more, looking ready to cry.