break out in(to) tears

break out in(to) tears

To suddenly begin to cry. My mother was fine this morning, but she broke out in tears at the funeral. When I saw that last scene, I broke out in tears. It was just so sad! You did a great job with the eulogy. I definitely would have broken out into tears if I'd done it.

See also: break, out, tear

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break out in(to) tears and break in(to) tears

to start crying suddenly. I was so sad that I broke out into tears. I always break into tears at a funeral.

See also: and, break, out, tear

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