boil over
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /bɔɪl ˈoʊvər/
Definition
Overflow a container while being heated in a liquid state.
Examples
The milk started to boil over as soon as I turned my back.
Be careful not to let the soup boil over onto the stovetop.
If you use a pot that is too small, the pasta will likely boil over.
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