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brim

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brim over (with something) and brim with something
to overflow with something. The basket was brimming over with flowers. I was brimming with confidence after my recent success.

brimming with something

Fig. full of some kind of happy behavior. The volunteer workers were brimming with goodwill. The smiling children were brimming with joy.

filled to the brim

filled all the way full; filled up to the top edge. I like my coffee cup filled to the brim. If the glass is filled to the brim, I can't drink without spilling the contents.
See also: fill


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