spill over
US /spɪl ˈoʊ.vər/
UK /spɪl ˈoʊ.vər/
1.
se espalhar, transbordar, extravasar
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.
O conflito na região pode se espalhar para os países vizinhos.
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The tension from the meeting began to spill over into the hallway.
A tensão da reunião começou a transbordar para o corredor.
2.
transbordar, derramar
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.
O café começou a transbordar da borda da xícara.
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Don't fill the glass too much, it will spill over.
Não encha demais o copo, vai transbordar.