Brim over
phrasal verb
To be so full that the contents go over the sides.
The sink is brimming over with dishes, they need to be washed.
Often appears as...
- brim over with emotions
- brim over with tears
phrasal verb
To express a strong feeling or condition because you have too much of it.
She was brimming over with excitement as she told me about her promotion.
Often appears as...
- brim over with happiness
- brim over with confidence
phrasal verb
To be so full that the contents go over the sides.
The sink is brimming over with dishes, they need to be washed.
Often appears as...
- brim over with emotions
- brim over with tears
phrasal verb
To express a strong feeling or condition because you have too much of it.
She was brimming over with excitement as she told me about her promotion.
Often appears as...
- brim over with happiness
- brim over with confidence
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Envision a container so full, it spills contents. Use 'brim over' when visually describing such scenarios.
The river was brimming over after the heavy rain.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Capacity
'Brim over' suggests something has reached or passed its maximum capacity.
His inbox was brimming over with unread emails.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Context
While often neutral, it can have a negative connotation, indicating excessiveness or overwhelm.
Her schedule is brimming over with appointments; it's too much!
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Envision a container so full, it spills contents. Use 'brim over' when visually describing such scenarios.
The river was brimming over after the heavy rain.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Capacity
'Brim over' suggests something has reached or passed its maximum capacity.
His inbox was brimming over with unread emails.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Context
While often neutral, it can have a negative connotation, indicating excessiveness or overwhelm.
Her schedule is brimming over with appointments; it's too much!
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Envision a container so full, it spills contents. Use 'brim over' when visually describing such scenarios.
The river was brimming over after the heavy rain.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Capacity
'Brim over' suggests something has reached or passed its maximum capacity.
His inbox was brimming over with unread emails.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Context
While often neutral, it can have a negative connotation, indicating excessiveness or overwhelm.
Her schedule is brimming over with appointments; it's too much!
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