burst at the seams — to be completely full; to be unable to contain more people or things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be completely full; to be unable to contain more people or things
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɜːrst æt ðə siːmz/
Korean meaning: 완전히 가득 차다; 더 이상 수용할 수 없을 정도로 꽉 차다
Korean pronunciation: **버**스트 앳 더 **심**즈
Example Sentences
- The concert hall was bursting at the seams with screaming fans.
- My suitcase is bursting at the seams - I bought way too many souvenirs!
- The small café was bursting at the seams during the lunch rush.
burst at the seams
NOUN//bɜːrst æt ðə siːmz//
to be completely full; to be unable to contain more people or things
to be completely full; to be unable to contain more people or things
The library bursts at the seams with dreams and streams of light!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
옷이나 가방의 봉제선(seam)이 터질 정도로 꽉 찬 상태에서 유래된 관용구
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The concert hall was bursting at the seams with screaming fans.”
“My suitcase is bursting at the seams - I bought way too many souvenirs!”
“The small café was bursting at the seams during the lunch rush.”
“His wallet was bursting at the seams with business cards he'd never use.”
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