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burst upon

/bɜːrst əˈpɒn/

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verb

/bɜːrst əˈpɒn/C1formal
  • ruФразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения внезапного появления, становления известным или оказания сильного впечатления на кого-то или что-то.

A phrasal verb used to indicate suddenly appearing, becoming known, or making a strong impression on someone or something.

uncountable · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

  1. Suddenly appear or become knownformal

    To appear or become known suddenly and dramatically.

    ruВнезапно появиться или стать известным

    • A new star burst upon the music scene last year.
    • The truth burst upon him like a revelation.
    • The idea burst upon her consciousness while she was walking.

    Synonymsappearcome to lightcrop upemergematerializepop upsurfacetranspire

Forms
  • burst upon past participle
  • burst upon past simple
  • bursting upon present participle
  • bursts upon third person singular

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