spill over

US /spɪl ˈoʊ.vər/
UK /spɪl ˈoʊ.vər/
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1.

overslaan, uitbreiden, overstromen

if a problem or bad situation spills over, it spreads and starts to affect other places or situations

:
The conflict in the region could spill over into neighboring countries.
Het conflict in de regio zou kunnen overslaan naar buurlanden.
The tension from the meeting began to spill over into the hallway.
De spanning van de vergadering begon over te lopen naar de gang.
2.

overstromen, overlopen

if a liquid spills over, it flows over the edge of a container because there is too much of it

:
The coffee began to spill over the rim of the cup.
De koffie begon over de rand van de kop te stromen.
Don't fill the glass too much, it will spill over.
Vul het glas niet te vol, het zal overstromen.