be bursting

be bursting
be bursting
1 : to be filled with something

The crate was bursting with fruit.

The dish is bursting with flavors.

The kids are just bursting with energy/excitement.

Her parents were practically bursting with pride.

2 : to want very much to do (something you are not yet able to do)

I'm bursting to tell you the news, but I have to talk to Ken first.

3 Brit, informal : to need to urinate very badly
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