What is another word for breaking out in sweat?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈe͡ɪkɪŋ ˈa͡ʊt ɪn swˈɛt] (IPA) 
Sweating can be caused by a number of factors such as physical activity, anxiety, or illness. Some synonyms for "breaking out in sweat" include perspiration, sweating profusely, sweating buckets, and dripping with sweat. Other expressions that imply heavy sweating are sweating like a pig, sweating bullets, or drenched in sweat. If the sweating is caused by nervousness or anxiety, phrases such as clammy palms or sticky with sweat can be used. To describe a general feeling of warmth and sweating, expressions such as getting hot under the collar or feeling the heat may be employed. Ultimately, the choice of synonym depends on the context and degree of the sweating.
