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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.

Similar words: start crying, break down

Common phrases: suddenly burst into tears, almost burst into tears

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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