bubble over

• Phrasal verb, das beschreibt, wie eine Flüssigkeit durch Kochen oder Gärung aufsteigt und überläuft, oder im übertragenen Sinn, wie jemand vor Gefühlen oder Aufregung überquillt.

A phrasal verb used to indicate that a liquid or substance rises up and spills out due to boiling or fermentation, or figuratively to express an overflow of emotion or excitement.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, ohne Objekt

1. Overflow with emotioninformal

   To be unable to contain a strong positive emotion, such as excitement or joy.

   Überfließen vor Gefühlen

   • The children were bubbling over with excitement on Christmas morning.
   • She was bubbling over with happiness after hearing the good news.
   • He bubbled over with enthusiasm when talking about his new project.

   Synonymebrim overeffervescegushoverflowsparkle

2. Boil overinformal

   To boil and spill out of a container due to excessive heat.

   Überkochen

   • The soup bubbled over the edge of the pot.
   • I forgot to turn down the heat, and the milk bubbled over.
   • The water bubbled over as it reached a rolling boil.

   Synonymeboil over

Grundverbbubble