spill over

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To flow over the edge or limits of a container or area: To move beyond a boundary, typically of a liquid or a mass of people or things, because the space is too full.
    • To extend beyond original or intended limits: To affect areas or situations beyond the initial scope, often used for emotions, conflicts, or economic effects.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • The river spilled over its banks after the heavy rain.
    • The protest spilled over into the neighboring streets.
    • Her enthusiasm for the project spilled over into her personal life.
Advanced Usage
  • "spill over into (something)": To begin to affect another area, situation, or period.
    • The market volatility spilled over into the global economy.
    • Their disagreement over the budget spilled over into a broader argument about strategy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Spillover (noun): An instance or effect of something spilling over.
    • The conflict had significant economic spillovers for the region.
Synonyms
  • Overflow: To flow over the brim or limits.
  • Overspill: To spread out from a crowded place.
  • Extend: To stretch or continue into a wider area.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Spill out: To flow or pour out from a container; (for people) to exit a place in large numbers.
    • The crowd spilled out of the stadium.
  • Bubble over: To be so full of an emotion (like joy or anger) that it becomes very apparent.
    • She was bubbling over with excitement about the trip.
Related Idioms
  • Spill the beans: To reveal a secret (Note: This idiom uses "spill" but has a different, idiomatic meaning unrelated to "spill over").
    • He finally spilled the beans about the surprise party.
Verb
  1. be disgorged
    • The crowds spilled out into the streets
  2. overflow with a certain feeling
    • The children bubbled over with joy
    • My boss was bubbling over with anger

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