bursting at the seams


burst at the seams

1. slang To be overly crowded. Because of all the delays this morning, the train station is bursting at the seams. Good luck finding a place to sit!2. slang To try to contain a strong feeling or impulse. When I saw your text, I practically burst at the seams trying not to laugh at it in the middle of the theater.See also: burst, seam

bursting (or bulging) at the seams

(of a place or building) full to overflowing. informalSee also: burst, seam