| Subject | English | Russian |
| gen. | go down in a glorious burst of flames | эффектно уйти на тот свет (VLZ_58) |
| context. | in a burst of | на волне (I had asked to visit Yasenevo, not believing it would really happen. Suddenly, in a burst of post-coup glasnost, I am actually inside. It is surreal. 4uzhoj) |
| gen. | in a burst of generosity | в порыве щедрости (Supernova) |
| gen. | in a burst of joy | в порыве радости (VLZ_58) |
| gen. | in a burst of temper | в порыве гнева (Inchionette) |
| inf. | in a single burst of activity | на одном дыхании (Tamerlane) |