boilover
the act or fact of boiling over: an automatic burner control that eliminates boilovers.
Origin of boilover
1Other definitions for boil-over (2 of 2)
an unexpected result.
Origin of boil-over
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How to use boilover in a sentence
Businesses are suffering more each day in an area where the rents are extortionate, and the situation could boil over soon.
But eventually, you need to have that conversation, otherwise it will boil over.
Daniel Radcliffe on Sex, ‘Harry Potter,’ and Complicated Relationships | Marlow Stern | July 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe moment came for the three-week conflict between pro-Russian authorities and the pro-E.U. opposition to boil over.
Meet Ruslana Lyzhychko, the Soul of Ukraine’s Revolution | Anna Nemtsova | December 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAdd the shrimp stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil over high heat.
And with that, tensions between Michael and Dunder Mifflin's HR rep boil over.
Coranda killed him, skinned him, cut him up with the meat and vegetables, and put the whole to boil over the kitchen fire.
Laboulaye's Fairy Book | VariousHuge breakers, urged on by the southeast monsoon, boil over these rocks from one year's end to the next.
The Argus Pheasant | John Charles BeechamNed knew well enough that nothing ailed his horse, but he was so mad, he had to go out doors, for fear he'd boil over.
If you should pour the water all in at once the sugar would simply boil over and burn you.
An insolent laugh from the miller, as he arose from his seat, almost made the young man's passion boil over.
Gerald Fitzgerald | Charles James Lever
British Dictionary definitions for boilover (1 of 2)
/ (ˈbɔɪlˌəʊvə) /
a surprising result in a sporting event, esp in a horse race
a sudden conflict
British Dictionary definitions for boil over (2 of 2)
to overflow or cause to overflow while boiling
(intr) to burst out in anger or excitement: she boiled over at the mention of his name
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Other Idioms and Phrases with boilover
Erupt in anger, excitement, or other strong emotion. For example, The mere mention of a tax increase will make Kevin boil over. This phrase alludes to overflowing while boiling. [Second half of 1800s]
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