wa·ter·works 
/ˈwɑ:tɚˌwɚks/ noun
/ˈwɑ:tɚˌwɚks/ noun [plural] 1 : a system for supplying water to a city or town that includes pipes, pumps, etc. 2 Brit, informal + humorous : the parts of the body that produce urine : the urinary system
turn on the waterworks
informal : to start crying especially in order to get sympathy from someone
▪ kids who turn on the waterworks when they want attention
▪ kids who turn on the waterworks when they want attention
