Meaning of the word "boil over" in English

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boil over

US /bɔɪl ˈoʊ.vər/

UK /bɔɪl ˈoʊ.vər/

for a liquid to overflow a container while boiling

Example:

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The milk started to boil over when I wasn't watching.

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Be careful, the pasta water might boil over.

Synonym:

overflow spill over bubble over

for emotions or a situation to become intense and uncontrollable

Example:

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The tension in the room began to boil over.

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His anger finally boiled over and he yelled at everyone.

Synonym:

erupt flare up explode escalate

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