Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

burst-into-tears

phrasal verb

/bɜrst ɪnˈtu tɪrz/

Definition

To suddenly begin to cry uncontrollably.

Examples

After hearing the bad news, she burst into tears in front of her friends.
He thought he could hold back his emotions, but he suddenly burst into tears during the movie.
When she received the surprise gift, she burst into tears of joy.

Meaning

This phrase describes an emotional response where a person starts crying suddenly and often without warning, usually due to strong feelings such as sadness, joy, or frustration.