'V in n' - Construction 18

Name: The burst out in entity construction
Description: An entity suddenly starts to do something or have something. The NP after 'in' indicates what is had or done.
Verbs: erupt, break out, burst out, come out, go up
Example: …everyone broke out in a massive round of applause. (BNC)
Membership: scope
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