Definition of spill over

spill overphrasal verb

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to fill a container and go over the edge

Example:
  • She filled the glass so full that the water spilled over.
  • Her emotions suddenly spilled over.
  • He nodded, his tears spilling over.

to start in one area and then affect other areas

Example:
  • Unrest has spilt over into areas outside the city.
  • The effects of stress at work can spill over into home life.

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