Freeze over

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Literal Meaning

Describes when water turns to solid ice, typically uses with bodies of water.

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Every winter, the entire pond would freeze over, and we'd ice skate on it.

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Weather Dependent

Implies a drop in temperature is enough for freezing, common in weather discussions.

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Check the forecast; the stream might freeze over tonight.

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Not Instantaneous

Suggests a process over time, not something that happens quickly.

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As winter progressed, the fountain slowly started to freeze over.

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