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Sudden RealizationPlay
Used when a realization occurs quickly and unexpectedly. SlideThe implications of his mistake burst on him, and he gasped.
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Emotional ImpactPlay
Often accompanies a moment of shock or intense emotion. SlideShe could feel happiness burst on her as she saw her dog again.
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Not LiteralPlay
Doesn't usually mean a physical bursting; it's metaphorical. SlideNews of the scandal burst on the community, causing uproar.
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