What is the meaning of BOIL OVER?

for English Language Learners (ELL) – those learning to speak English as a Second Language (ESL), or English as an Additional Language (EAL)

boil over 

Definition:

a liquid flows over the sides of the container (such as the pot) while boiling

Examples:

1. While she was talking on the phone, the potatoes boiled over.

2. The rice boiled over and made a sticky mess on the stovetop.

present	BOIL OVER
present participle	BOILING OVER
past	BOILED OVER
past participle	BOILED OVER

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