Spill over Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To flow or spread out of its container, or to affect other areas or situations beyond its original limits. Used for both liquids and for situations or feelings that extend further than expected.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal to neutral. Commonly used for liquids ('milk will spill over'), but also metaphorically for feelings, problems, or events ('the conflict might spill over into other countries'). Often followed by 'into', 'to', or 'from one area to another'.
جمل نموذجية
Be careful or the water will spill over the edge.
basic
The meeting ran late and spilled over into lunchtime.
basic
Try not to let your anger spill over at work.
basic
The festival was so popular that crowds spilled over into the nearby park.
natural
Sometimes stress at home can spill over into your relationships with friends.
natural
Noise from the concert spilled over into the surrounding neighborhoods all night.
natural