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boil over

• (of a liquid) flow over the sides of the container while boiling.
• "the milk's boiled over"
• (of a situation or strong emotion) reach a state of such intensity that it can no longer be controlled or contained.
• "one woman's anger boiled over"

boilover noun

• a surprise result, especially the defeat of a favourite in a sporting event.


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