BOIL OVER


Meaning of BOIL OVER in English

intransitive verb

1. : to overflow while boiling

the milk was on the fire too long and boiled over

use a deep saucepan that won't easily boil over

2. : to become so excited (as with anger or indignation) as to lose self-control

if you're the least bit late the boss boils over

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