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boil over

[boil-oh-ver] / ˈbɔɪlˌoʊ vər /




VERB
lose one's temper
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But nearly everyone agrees that it was in 2012 when things really began to boil over.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

But when the pressure heightens and matters boil over between the quartet, Wilde carefully examines the resulting eruption instead of recoiling.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

Worker unrest could boil over in home country France, largely spared mass layoffs until now, where bosses say they want to slash work-from-home options.

From Barron's Jan. 22, 2026

Additionally, Google could come out as the biggest winner if concerns about an AI bubble boil over.

From MarketWatch Dec. 5, 2025

Anger bubbles up inside me, threatening to boil over.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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