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What does the idiom 'to burst at the seams' mean?



 
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What does the idiom 'to burst at the seams' mean? Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:37 am  What does the idiom 'to burst at the seams' mean?
 

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #46 "Clothing Idioms (2)", question 1

The new nightclub was bursting at the seams this past weekend.

(a) caught fire
(b) was very busy
(c) collapsed

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #46 "Clothing Idioms (2)", answer 1

The new nightclub was very busy this past weekend.

Correct answer: (b) was very busy
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What does the idiom 'to burst at the seams' mean? Sun Aug 31, 2008 14:32 pm  What does the idiom 'to burst at the seams' mean?
 

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