Burst into tears
A2 · Feelings & Health · A2 collocations
Meaning
To suddenly start crying.
Example
When she read the letter from the university, she burst into tears of joy.
How to use it
The past tense is also 'burst': 'she burst into tears', not 'bursted'. Similar expressions are 'burst out crying' and 'break down in tears'.
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