Phrasal Verb - burst in
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.Definition
To enter a place suddenly and without permission, often making a loud noise or causing a disturbance. This phrasal verb can also be used figuratively to describe a strong emotion or thought bursting into one's awareness.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | She burst in on the meeting without knocking, causing everyone to jump. |
| 2 | His anger burst in on him as soon as he saw the broken vase. |
| 3 | We burst in on the empty house to find it perfectly preserved. |
| 4 | Her excitement burst in as she realized she got the job. |
| 5 | He burst in on his roommate's study session, looking for a book. |
| 6 | Their screams burst in as they spotted the snake in the room. |
| 7 | Her tears burst in as she watched the sad movie. |
| 8 | Their laughter burst in as they remembered the funny joke. |
| 9 | His frustration burst in as he got stuck in the traffic. |
| 10 | Her confidence burst in as she received the good news. |