bubble over
bubble over
1. Literally, of a liquid, to boil so vigorously that it flows out of its container. If you put too much water in the pot, it might bubble over.
2. By extension, for an emotion to be exhibited because it is too strong for one to contain. Her enthusiasm for the subject she teaches just bubbles over in the classroom. Their excitement at becoming homeowners is bubbling over—no one is usually that interested in discussing recessed lighting!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
bubble over
1. Lit. [for boiling or effervescent liquid] to spill or splatter over the edge of its container. The pot bubbled over and put out the flame on the stove. The stew bubbled over.
2. Fig. [for someone] to be so happy and merry that the joy "spills over" onto other people. She was just bubbling over, she was so happy. Lily bubbled over with joy.
See also: bubble, over
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
bubble over
v.
1. To rise and spill over the edges of a container while boiling or effervescing: Soup bubbled over from the hot pan. Better turn the heat down; your stew is bubbling over!
2. To be full of some emotion, to the point where one cannot resist expressing it: We were bubbling over with excitement at the good news.
See also: bubble, over
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- boil over
- boiled
- boiling
- boil (something) away
- boil away
- on the boil
- boil down
- bring (someone or something) to a boil
- bring to a boil
- bubble water