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burst into

verb
  1. To suddenly start doing or producing something. (transitive) · to burst into cheers; to burst into laughter
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I’m going to burst into tears!”
Anne of Green Gables, p. 30 · C1
Burst into tears she did.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 30 · C1
Marilla turned quickly away to hide her twitching face; but it was no use; she collapsed on the nearest chair and burst into such a hearty and unusual peal of laughter that Matthew, crossing the yard outside, halted in amazement.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 124 · C1
It seemed an hour to her before Diana came rushing along the hall and burst into the room without even knocking, so great was her excitement.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 273 · C1

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