finally erupt

Frequency: 6.25.1 per million words

Used when an eruption happens after a long period of pressure or waiting.

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Examples (10)

  • After hours of tense negotiations, the disagreement finally erupted.
  • The crowd, having waited patiently for hours, finally erupted in cheers when the band took the stage.
  • She held back her tears for as long as she could, but her grief finally erupted during the eulogy.
  • The dormant volcano, after centuries of silence, finally erupted with devastating force.
  • He listened to the criticism quietly, but then his anger finally erupted in a furious outburst.
  • After a long, awkward silence, the room finally erupted with laughter at his joke.
  • Years of underlying political tension finally erupted into open conflict.
  • The simmering rivalry between the two teams finally erupted on the field.
  • If this pressure continues, the crisis is going to finally erupt sooner or later.
  • Michael finally erupted, jumping up from his seat and shouting his objections.