
Burst on
Sudden Realization
Used when a realization occurs quickly and unexpectedly.

The implications of his mistake burst on him, and he gasped.
Emotional Impact
Often accompanies a moment of shock or intense emotion.

She could feel happiness burst on her as she saw her dog again.
Not Literal
Doesn't usually mean a physical bursting; it's metaphorical.

News of the scandal burst on the community, causing uproar.
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