brim over
The phrase "brim over" is used both literally, for liquids spilling from a container, and figuratively, for overflowing emotions or abundance.
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Definition
B2General
(literal)To spill over the edge of a container due to being too full.
Example
- The pot brims over if you don't watch the boiling soup.
B2Emotional
(figurative)To be overwhelmed with a strong emotion, often joy or happiness.
Example
- She was brimming over with excitement on her wedding day.
B2Descriptive
(figurative)To be abundantly full of something.
Example
- The garden was brimming over with colorful flowers.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "brim over":
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