Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
break-into-song-burst-into-song
phrase
/breɪk ˈɪntu sɔŋ/ /bɜrst ˈɪntu sɔŋ/
Definition
To suddenly start singing, typically in a joyful or spontaneous manner.
Examples
- The crowd began to break into song as the sun set over the horizon.
- She burst into song when she heard her favorite tune on the radio.
- They couldn’t help but break into song during the road trip.
Meaning
This phrase describes the act of starting to sing unexpectedly, often in response to a certain feeling or event, usually happiness.
Synonyms
- sing out
- start singing
- burst into melody
