burst into tears
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌbɝst ɪntə ˈtɪrz/ · UK /ˌbɜːst ɪntə ˈtɪəz/
burst into tears means: To suddenly begin to cry.
verb
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To suddenly begin to cry.
- The little boy burst into tears.
- She bursts into tears whenever she hears that song.
- I nearly burst into tears when they welcomed me home.
Questions about burst into tears
What does burst into tears mean?
To suddenly begin to cry.
What is burst into tears in other languages?
Türkçe: ağlamaya başlamak · Español: echarse a llorar · Français: fondre en larmes · Deutsch: in Tränen ausbrechen · Italiano: scoppiare a piangere · 日本語: 急に泣き出す
How do you pronounce burst into tears?
In American English /ˌbɝst ɪntə ˈtɪrz/; in British English /ˌbɜːst ɪntə ˈtɪəz/.
How do you use burst into tears in a sentence?
The little boy burst into tears. She bursts into tears whenever she hears that song.
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