Definition of brim over

brim overphrasal verb

vành mũ trùm kín

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The phrase "brim over" originally derived from the Old English word "brimm" meaning the edge or rim of a vessel. In Middle English, "brimm" transformed into "brimme" and eventually "brim," which became the standard spelling in Modern English. The expression "brim over" was formed by combining the words "brim" and "over," which convey the literal meaning of an object overflowing from the brim of its container. The phrase first appeared in English literature in the 14th century, where it was used to describe a cup or tankard brimming with liquid. Over time, the phrase "brim over" has evolved to symbolize something exceeding its limits, extending beyond the norm or capacity, or reaching a point of saturation. It can be used in both literal and figurative senses, such as a lecture hall brimming with students or an idea brimming over with potential. The repetition of the "br" sound in "brim over" helps add to the phrase's resonance, while the use of the verb "over" suggests that the object is spilling beyond the capacity of the container. The phrase is still a commonly used idiom today, demonstrating the enduring significance of this Old English contribution to the English language.

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Example:
  • The tea cup brimmed with steaming hot liquid.

    Tách trà tràn đầy chất lỏng nóng hổi.

  • The coffee pot overflowed, brimming with rich aroma.

    Bình cà phê tràn đầy, hương thơm nồng nàn.

  • The lake brimmed with crystal-clear water, mirroring the blue sky above.

    Hồ nước trong vắt, phản chiếu bầu trời xanh phía trên.

  • The vase was brimming with bright and colorful flowers.

    Chiếc bình tràn ngập những bông hoa tươi sáng và đầy màu sắc.

  • The plate piled high with fresh fruits was brimming with nutrition.

    Chiếc đĩa chất đầy trái cây tươi chứa đầy đủ chất dinh dưỡng.

  • The soccer stadium brimmed with excitement and shouts of support.

    Sân vận động bóng đá tràn ngập sự phấn khích và tiếng reo hò cổ vũ.

  • The swimming pool brimmed with cool and inviting waters that beckoned swimmers.

    Hồ bơi tràn ngập làn nước mát lạnh và hấp dẫn chào đón người bơi.

  • The carafe was brimming with red wine, begging to be savored.

    Bình đựng rượu vang đỏ đầy ắp, trông như đang mời gọi thưởng thức.

  • The glass brimmed with sparkling, effervescent champagne.

    Chiếc ly đầy ắp rượu sâm panh sủi bọt.

  • The car was brimming with laughter and joyful chatter as friends returned from a fun-filled journey.

    Chiếc xe tràn ngập tiếng cười và tiếng trò chuyện vui vẻ khi bạn bè trở về sau chuyến đi đầy thú vị.