spill out

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spill out

The children spill out of the school bus onto the sidewalk.

Definition

Verb: 1. To flow or pour out of a container or space, often in an uncontrolled manner: This describes the action of a substance, typically a liquid, escaping from its usual confines. 2. To emerge or overflow from a confined area into a wider one, often referring to people or things: This describes the movement of people or objects exiting a crowded or limited space into a larger, adjacent area.

Usage and Examples

  • Literal (Liquid/Substance):

    • He knocked over the cup, causing the water to spill out onto the table.
    • The bag split open, and the rice spilled out all over the kitchen floor.

  • Figurative (People/Things):

    • When the concert ended, the audience spilled out into the plaza.
    • Her emotions finally spilled out in a torrent of tears.
    • Books and papers spilled out of the overstuffed box.
Advanced Usage

  • "spill out into (a place)": To spread or extend from one area into another, larger one.

    • The protest spilled out into the surrounding neighborhoods.
    • The lively atmosphere of the cafe spills out into the street.

  • "spill out of (a container/space)": To exit or overflow from a specific container or bounded area.

    • Fans were spilling out of the stadium gates.
    • Light spilled out of the window onto the dark path.
Variants and Related Words
  • Spill (verb): The base form, meaning to cause or allow contents to fall or flow out.
  • Spillage (noun): An instance or amount of something spilled.
  • Spillover (noun): An instance of something overflowing or extending beyond its normal limits (e.g., ).
Synonyms
  • Pour out: To flow rapidly and in quantity.
  • Gush out: To flow out suddenly and forcefully.
  • Overflow: To flow over the brim or limits.
  • Stream out: To move out in a continuous flow (often for people).
  • Disgorge: To eject or discharge contents.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Spill over: Very similar to "spill out," often used for liquids or abstract concepts like emotions or conflicts extending beyond their origin.
    • The conflict in the region threatens to spill over into neighboring countries.
  • Spill the beans: (Idiomatic) To reveal a secret.
    • I can't believe you spilled the beans about the surprise party!
Related Idioms
  • Spill your guts: (Idiomatic) To confess or tell someone everything you know or feel.
    • During the interview, she finally spilled her guts about the difficulties she faced.
spill out

The children spill out of the school bus onto the sidewalk.

Verb
  1. be disgorged
    • The crowds spilled out into the streets

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