boil over - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

boil over

to flow over the edges of a container because of too much boilingto flow over the edges of a container because of too much boiling

Examples

The pot boiled over, and the water spilled onto the stove.
Be careful; the soup might boil over if you don't reduce the heat.
The milk boiled over, leaving a sticky residue on the stovetop.

Synonyms

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boil over

Third Person

boils over

Present Participle

boiling over

Past Tense

boiled over

Past Participle

boiled over

1

to flow over the edges of a container because of too much boiling

The pot boiled over, and the water spilled onto the stove.
Be careful; the soup might boil over if you don't reduce the heat.
The milk boiled over, leaving a sticky residue on the stovetop.
Can you lower the flame?I don't want the sauce to boil over.

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2

(of a situation, feeling, etc.) to reach an uncontrollable state

The simmering disagreement eventually boiled over.
Emotions can boil over if not addressed timely.
The protests boiled over into a full-blown riot.
Tensions in the office boiled over, leading to a confrontation.
The disappointment in the team's performance boiled over into a heated discussion.