burst into tears

1.
Worldwideneutralinformal
- To begin crying suddenly and visibly, typically as a spontaneous reaction to a strong emotion such as sadness, grief, relief, or frustration.
2.
Worldwideinformalcolloquial
- To feign or exaggerate crying for dramatic effect or to elicit sympathy; to pretend to be upset by shedding noticeable tears.

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