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boil over |
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boil over [for a liquid] to overflow while being boiled. (See also boil over (with something).) The sauce boiled over and dripped onto the stove. Don't let the stew boil over! See also: boil boil over (with something) Fig. [for someone] to erupt in great anger. The boss boiled over with anger. Things got out of hand and the crowd's passions boiled over. See also: boil boil over to become uncontrollable Anger boiled over when the police ordered the protesters to leave. Etymology: based on the idea of liquid in a pan being heated until it boils over the side of the pot See also: boil How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"Nevertheless," said the little man, winking slyly at Uncle Henry, "you will do well to watch our supper, my dear, and see that it doesn't boil over. |
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