burst into flower

Begin blooming quickly

To burst into flower is to bloom suddenly and profusely, typically describing plants that produce blossoms in a dramatic display: The cherry trees burst into flower overnight.

The phrase emphasizes the speed and abundance of flowering, as if the blooms appeared all at once.

Figuratively, it can describe anything that suddenly flourishes or reaches full expression: Her talent burst into flower in her twenties.

Related

prosper · budding · seasonal cycles · sunlight exposure · peak · soil nutrients · pollination · humidity levels · come alive · germination · growing season · wind patterns · photosynthesis · unfold · seed dispersal · cherry blossoms · spring · ecological balance

Opposites
blooming state

burst into flowerwither

Dry and decay

wilt · die back · shrivel · fade · go to seed

life trajectory

burst into flowershrivel up

Contract from moisture loss

decay · decompose · desiccate · crumble · turn to dust

flowering vs. dormancy

burst into flowershut down

Cease to operate

hibernate

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G