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boil over |
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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 |
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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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