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2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'SPILL'

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2 phrasal verbs with 'SPILL'

Spill out

  1. When large numbers of people leave a place at the same time
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The crowd SPILLED OUT onto the streets after the match had ended.
  2. Come or flow out of a box, container, etc
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The container was cracked and the chemicals SPILLED OUT.
  3. Express or display emotions openly
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: I let my frustration SPILL OUT.

Spill over

  1. When something bad has a wider impact on other people or situations
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The protests and demonstrations have SPILLED OVER into neighbouring states.
  2. Flow over the edge or top of a container
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: I forgot to turn the tap off and the water SPILLED OVER.

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