break out crying

She **broke out crying** when she heard the sad news.

Phrasal-verb Emotion

Meaning

to suddenly start crying

She broke out crying when she heard the sad news.

A pause in work or during an activity or event.

moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present

to coordinate or match with something or someone

to end a relationship or partnership

to remain strong and not give up under pressure or doubt

to become visibly happy or excited when seeing someone or something

to stay emotionally strong during difficulties

to repair harm by doing something helpful