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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

See also: boil, over

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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. The Emerald City of Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context More results

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