" burst at the seams "

1: to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure;

  * e.g., " ... the turnover's crust burst when the filling expanded "

•  Synonyms : 

•  blow,

•  blow up,

•  crump,

•  detonate,

•  explode,

•  go off,

•  pop

•  Antonyms : 

•  implode

2: to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive;

  * e.g., " ... finally burst the piñata open with one mighty swing of the bat "

•  Synonyms : 

•  blast,

•  blow,

•  blow up,

•  demolish,

•  explode,

•  pop,

•  shatter,

•  smash

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

3: to be copiously supplied;

  * e.g., " ... a young singer/dancer who seems to be bursting with energy and talent "

•  Synonyms : 

•  abound,

•  brim,

•  bristle,

•  bulge,

•  bustle,

•  buzz,

•  crawl,

•  hum,

•  overflow,

•  pullulate,

•  swarm,

•  teem

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

1: to develop suddenly and violently;

  * e.g., " ... hives burst forth on the child's arms and face whenever she goes near that plant "

•  Synonyms : 

•  blaze (up),

•  break out,

•  erupt,

•  explode,

•  flame,

•  flare (up)

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)