Meanings
How to pronounce "boil over":
AU
To boil to such an extent as to overflow its container.
Example: "I forgot about the rice and it boiled over."
To reach the point where aggressive action is taken.
Example Sentences
1
The pot was too small for the amount of soup and caused it to boil over.
2
Her emotions began to boil over as she recounted the events of the day.
3
The political scandal caused public outrage to boil over.
4
The pressure of the job caused him to boil over and quit.
