burst with

Idioms

Be overfull with something, be unable to contain oneself with an emotion. For example, Jane's award made her parents burst with pride, or Harry is bursting with the news about his promotion. [Early 1600s]

Example Sentences

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This time of year, the village gardens, private estates and rolling fields of West Dorset burst with life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In them, characters burst with life through his wordplay and fervent philosophical opinions.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2025

Given the small deficit and depth of their batting, England are marginally on top, though a strong burst with the second new ball on Saturday morning could tip the balance towards New Zealand once more.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

I didn’t want to burst with excitement, so I held my breath and didn’t move, and for that moment, I was just part of DMC’s entourage, chatting with the man who created my childhood.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2024

The Dursleys liked everything neat and ordered; the Weasleys’ house burst with the strange and unexpected.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

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