brim over

US /brɪm ˈoʊvər/

UK /brɪm ˈoʊvər/

1.

to be full to the point of overflowing

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The cup was brimming over with hot tea.

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Her eyes brimmed over with tears.

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overflow spill over be full to the brim gush teem

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brim over overeating pull over think over go over watch over