tears before bedtime

Noun

plural plural-only

Harm or damage before a matter is concluded.

Japanese Meaning

物事が結論に達する前に受ける損害や被害 / 決着前に生じるダメージや損傷

The lawyer warned that the board's late disclosure could lead to tears before bedtime for the company.

弁護士は、取締役会の遅れた開示が会社に決着前の損害をもたらす可能性があると警告した。

Sense（1）

Harm or damage before a matter is concluded.