Welche Bedeutung steckt hinter der hier vorgestellten Vokabel aus dem Bereich Colleague to colleague?

Kate: 'You must have noticed the tension between Sue and Dave since they both realised they were aiming for the same job?' Jack: 'Yes, it's obvious. And you know what they say: it'll all end in tears.'

It'll (all) end in tears.

Do you know what it means?

• the situation will be so emotional that its success will make those involved cry
• the situation will end badly and those involved will be hurt
• the situation is difficult and there will be tears of relief once it has ended