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Burst into tears.
Break out into tears.
Are they correct?
Apr 30, 2021 9:09 AM
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Burst into tears - yes
Break out into tears. - "Break down in tears" sounds more natural to me.
April 30, 2021
Bursting into tears is the phrase of the immediate reaction to bad news.
For example.. He burst into tears because someone died.
She broke down in tears means someone finally started to cry after a long struggle.
May 1, 2021
The first one is normal. The second one doesn't sound right to me.
April 30, 2021
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