Burst into

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verb

To suddenly start doing something, especially when expressing a strong feeling or emotion.

She burst into tears when she heard the bad news.
Visual representation of "burst into" - To suddenly start doing something, especially when expressing a strong feeling or emotion.

Often appears as...

  • burst into tears
  • burst into laughter
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Sudden Emotion

Use 'burst into' to describe an immediate and involuntary response to strong emotions.

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He burst into laughter at the joke.
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Not Literal

'Burst into' is figurative when expressing emotions and doesn't involve actual breaking.

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Upon receiving praise, she burst into smiles.
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Unexpected Action

It implies the action or reaction was not anticipated, especially in emotional contexts.

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He burst into song in the middle of the conversation.
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