Burst open
verb phrase
To open suddenly or violently because of internal pressure.
The overripe watermelon burst open when it fell from the table.
Often appears as...
- door burst open
- balloon burst open
verb phrase
To reveal or show suddenly.
He burst open with a story about his trip to Europe.
Often appears as...
- burst open with laughter
- burst open with emotion
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb phrase
To open suddenly or violently because of internal pressure.
The overripe watermelon burst open when it fell from the table.
Often appears as...
- door burst open
- balloon burst open
verb phrase
To reveal or show suddenly.
He burst open with a story about his trip to Europe.
Often appears as...
- burst open with laughter
- burst open with emotion
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden force
Often implies something has forcefully burst due to internal or external pressure.
The football burst open after being overinflated.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected event
Used to describe a surprising or unintended event, often causing a mess or damage.
The bag of flour burst open, and the kitchen was a disaster.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal split
It literally refers to something splitting or breaking open, not just opening widely.
The seed pod burst open, scattering seeds everywhere.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden force
Often implies something has forcefully burst due to internal or external pressure.
The football burst open after being overinflated.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected event
Used to describe a surprising or unintended event, often causing a mess or damage.
The bag of flour burst open, and the kitchen was a disaster.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal split
It literally refers to something splitting or breaking open, not just opening widely.
The seed pod burst open, scattering seeds everywhere.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden force
Often implies something has forcefully burst due to internal or external pressure.
The football burst open after being overinflated.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected event
Used to describe a surprising or unintended event, often causing a mess or damage.
The bag of flour burst open, and the kitchen was a disaster.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal split
It literally refers to something splitting or breaking open, not just opening widely.
The seed pod burst open, scattering seeds everywhere.
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