burst out
phrasal verb
burst out also bursted out; bursting out; bursts out
Definition of burst out
1
: to begin (doing something) suddenly
They both burst out laughing.
2
: to say (something) suddenly
Everyone burst out "Surprise!" as he walked through the door.
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