| 词汇 | bursting at the seams |
| 释义 | Idiom bursting at the seams 1. extremely full or crowded. The courts are bursting at the seams and might not be able to handle more arrests.The city is absolutely bursting at the seams, and one of the biggest complaints people have is the number of cars. 2. containing an unusually large number of people or things. My whole family came to stay for the wedding and our house was bursting at the seams. bursting at the seams adjective overfull UK, 1962burst at the seams1. slang To be overly crowded. Because of all the delays this morning, the train station is bursting at the seams. Good luck finding a place to sit! 2. slang To try to contain a strong feeling or impulse. When I saw your text, I practically burst at the seams trying not to laugh at it in the middle of the theater. bursting (or bulging) at the seams(of a place or building) full to overflowing. informal |
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