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to bubble over
[phrase form: bubble]
01
(of a liquid or substance) to boil and spill over the edges of its container
Examples
The hot milk bubbled over when I forgot to adjust the temperature.
Please do n't use high heat; it tends to bubble liquids over.
02
to have a feeling or emotion become so strong that it becomes visible to others
Examples
She could n't contain her joy, and it bubbled her over during the celebration.
The happiness brought forth by the news bubbled her over, making her smile uncontrollably.
