brim over

brim over

1. Of a liquid, to flow over the top of a container. Turn off the burner before the soup brims over!

2. To exhibit something, such as a trait or emotion, to a great degree. With our trip just days away, the kids are totally brimming over with excitement. This song just brims over with emotion.

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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.

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