burst into
phr. v..phr. v.. to suddenly start doing something, like crying, laughing, or singing.
phr. v.. to suddenly and spontaneously begin a specific state or action; often used with nouns representing emotional outbursts or sudden movement.
The audience burst into laughter after the joke.
She was so overwhelmed by the news that she burst into tears immediately.
As the sun finally dipped below the horizon, the dry brush burst into flames, lighting up the entire valley.
- Particles
- into
- Separability
- inseparable
- Pattern
- burst + into + object
usually followed by a noun representing an action or emotion, such as tears, laughter, song, or flames.
contrast with 'break into' (often used for physical entry or a change in pace like 'break into a run'); 'burst into' emphasizes the sudden, explosive nature of the start.
He burst into to cry.He burst into tears.this phrase is followed by a noun, not an infinitive verb.