Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burst-at-the-seams
idiomatic expression
/bɜːrst əð ðə siːmz/
Definition
To be so full or overflowing that something cannot contain it and is likely to burst or break.
Examples
- The theater was bursting at the seams with people eager to see the show.
- Her heart felt like it was bursting at the seams with joy on her wedding day.
- The box was bursting at the seams with all the gifts and decorations for the party.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe a situation where there is an excess of something, such as emotions, excitement, or physical items, leading to a sense of being overwhelmed or unable to cope.
Synonyms
- overflowing
- packed
- full to capacity
- overstuffed
