02 Verbal Phrases and Idioms
Intermediate
BURST
First try to complete the sentences without looking at the list.
burst its banks
burst into applause
to bursting point
burst of energy
burst into tears
tyre burst
burst of speed
bursting with excitement
burst into bloom
burst into flames
burst through the clouds
burst yourself
01. At the birthday party, the children ate cakes and
sweets .................
02. They couldn't hold themselves back when the pop star appeared: they were...................
03. A.................. and we skidded into the side of the road.
04. Take it easy now. Don't..................
05. The river..................... and flooded the valley.
06. It rained all morning but, at midday, the sun
suddenly..........
07. The petrol tank caught fire and the whole car................
08. She's very unhappy and nervous. If you say anything to her,
she will...................
09. In spring, the trees and flowers......................
10. With a last...................., he finished the job.
11. A long-distance runner finishes with a....................
12. At the end of the performance, the audience..................
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