Definition
This idiom suggests that a situation or relationship will likely conclude in a negative or unhappy way.
注定悲剧收场
They started this project without proper planning, I think it'll end in tears.
他们在没有适当规划的情况下开始了这个项目，我认为这将以悲剧收场。
If she keeps driving like that, it'll all end in tears.
如果她继续这样开车，最终会以悲剧收场。
This relationship is built on lies, it will end in tears, I think.
这段关系建立在谎言之上，我认为它将以伤心收场。