Meaning of burst at the seams | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To be too full; to hold more than can be comfortably accommodated.

Čeština praskat ve švech

Deutsch aus allen Nähten platzen

Français être plein à craquer

Italiano essere pieno zeppo

Polski pękać w szwach

Português rebentar pelas costuras

“"HS2 is based on the West Coast Main Line bursting at the seams. Both that and the East Coast Main Line are at bursting point for capacity.”

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.