burst into tears
Americanphrase
Example Sentences
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We’ve also watched England supporters chew off their fingernails, the French get soaked by a thunderstorm in Philadelphia, and that Belgian kid who burst into tears when his team proved utterly useless.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
I burst into tears whenever I see a vintage photo strip of gay men, kissing or looking lovingly at one another in the privacy of a photobooth.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
I watched people burst into tears as he walked by and I couldn’t help it.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
"I had a panic attack and burst into tears while coming to terms with what happened," she said.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
Then his face transforms again, becoming so sloppy that for a moment I think he’s going to burst into tears.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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