spill over
US /spɪl ˈoʊ.vər/
UK /spɪl ˈoʊ.vər/
1.
overslaan, uitbreiden, overstromen
if a problem or bad situation spills over, it spreads and starts to affect other places or situations
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The conflict in the region could spill over into neighboring countries.
Het conflict in de regio zou kunnen overslaan naar buurlanden.
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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
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The coffee began to spill over the rim of the cup.
De koffie begon over de rand van de kop te stromen.
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Don't fill the glass too much, it will spill over.
Vul het glas niet te vol, het zal overstromen.