brim over

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar que um recipiente ou espaço está tão cheio que o conteúdo transborda pela borda, ou, em sentido figurado, para expressar abundância de uma qualidade ou emoção.

A phrasal verb used to indicate that a container or space is so full that its contents spill over the edge, or figuratively, to express an abundance of a quality or emotion.

incontável · intransitivo · phrasal, sem objeto

1. Overflow with liquidinformal

   To be so full that the contents spill over the edge.

   Transbordar

   • The cup was so full that the coffee brimmed over.
   • The river brimmed over after the heavy rain.
   • She poured the milk until it brimmed over the bowl.

   Sinônimosfloodoverflowrun overspill overwell over

2. Express strong emotioninformal

   To be filled with a strong emotion, such as joy or excitement, to the point of expressing it openly.

   Transbordar de emoção

   • Her heart brimmed over with happiness when she saw the surprise.
   • The children brimmed over with excitement on Christmas morning.
   • He brimmed over with pride after his son's graduation.

   Sinônimosbubble overgush

Verbo basebrim