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to boil over
[phrase form: boil]
01
to flow over the edges of a container because of too much boiling
Examples
The pot boiled over, and the water spilled onto the stove.
Be careful; the soup might boil over if you do n't reduce the heat.
02
(of a situation, feeling, etc.) to reach an uncontrollable state
Examples
The simmering disagreement eventually boiled over.
Emotions can boil over if not addressed timely.
