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(idiomatic) To suddenly start weeping.
She lowered her head and was ready to burst into tears.
When she welcomed them with a hug, she burst into tears.
Parents and children are usually quite grateful for her assistance and guidance and sometimes family members burst into tears upon Jo's departure.
When she made reference to the tragic story, the whole room burst into tears.
I just know I'll burst into tears or not know how to answer if they ask questions.
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