at the seams

phrase

: entirely, completely

falling apart at the seams

Examples of at the seams in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The public and Catholic schools were bursting at the seams with kids, and the safety of the neighborhood was taken for granted. — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Part of the reason Robby’s behavior felt like such a betrayal, to viewers and inside the hospital, is because of how remarkable Wyle is as this talented man falling apart at the seams. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

My closet is always busting at the seams, but for good reason. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

Luckily, Amazon is bursting at the seams with pretty options, including this three-piece Nautica set that effortlessly matches basic sheets and comforters. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at the seams

• beams
• creams
• deems
• demes
• dreams
• eames
• gleams
• memes
• reams
• schemes
• screams
• seems