boiling over

UK
/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ ˈəʊvə/
US
/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ ˈoʊvər/
boil oververb

boiling over

ing-form

boiled over
Past Simple
boiled over
Past Participle
boiling over
ing-form
UK
/ˈbɔɪl ˈəʊvə/
US
/ˈbɔɪl ˈoʊvər/
Traductions
The soup boiled over and made a mess on the stove.
La soupe a débordé et a mis de la saleté sur la cuisinière.
éclaterAu sens figuré, pour une colère ou une agitation qui devient incontrôlable.
She tried to stay calm, but eventually her frustration boiled over.
Elle a essayé de rester calme, mais sa frustration a fini par éclater.
dégénérerEmployé pour une situation qui atteint un point de crise.
Tensions between the two countries boiled over into open conflict.
Les tensions entre les deux pays ont dégénéré en conflit ouvert.
Définitions
To become uncontrollably angry or agitated.
She tried to stay calm, but eventually her frustration boiled over.
To overflow while boiling.
The soup boiled over and made a mess on the stove.
To reach a point of crisis or eruption.
Tensions between the two countries boiled over into open conflict.
Synonymes