Break out

When something starts suddenly, it "breaks out"

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Celebrations in Russia broke out after the home team defeated Spain in an epic upset. That means they started quickly and spontaneously. A fight can break out in the crowd (hopefully it doesn’t). A party can break out; a fire can break out; a war can break out.

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