Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
burst into laughter
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing loudly
Example
They **burst into laughter** after hearing the funny story.
phrasal-verb
burst into song
Meaning
to start singing suddenly out of happiness
Example
He **burst into song** when he got the good news.
phrasal-verb
burst out
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing or crying due to surprise or emotion
Example
She **burst out** laughing when she saw his funny costume.
phrasal-verb
burst out crying
Meaning
to suddenly start crying loudly
Example
The child **burst out crying** when his toy broke.
phrasal-verb
burst out smiling
Meaning
to suddenly start smiling widely
Example
When she saw the surprise gift, she **burst out smiling**.
phrasal-verb
burst with
Meaning
to be full of a strong emotion like happiness or excitement
Example
The children were **bursting with** excitement on their birthday.
phrasal-verb
burst with excitement
Meaning
to be very excited or happy
Example
The children **burst with excitement** before the trip.
phrasal-verb
butt in
Meaning
to interrupt or give an opinion when not invited
Example
I wish you wouldn’t **butt in** when we are discussing something serious.
phrasal-verb
buy in on
Meaning
to agree to support a plan or idea
Example
Managers **buy in on** the strategy once they see the cost savings.
phrasal-verb
buzz about
Meaning
to talk excitedly about something; to be filled with excitement
Example
The office was **buzzing about** the upcoming project.
phrasal-verb
buzz with
Meaning
to be full of excitement or activity
Example
The hall was **buzzing with** excitement before the show.