break into a smile

break into a smile

To start smiling. Even though she scolded me for disrupting class, I'm pretty sure I saw Ms. Miller break into a smile for a second.
See also: break, smile
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • break into
  • school's out
  • break in
  • not break the bank
  • break of day
  • break to pieces
  • break (something) to pieces
  • make a break for it
  • breaking
  • splinter up