Phrasal Verbs With 'Spill Over'

Spill over

Meaning:

When something bad has a wider impact on other people or situations

Example:

The protests and demonstrations have SPILLED OVER into neighbouring states.

Notes:

• Intransitive
• International English

Spill over

Meaning:

Flow over the edge or top of a container

Example:

I forgot to turn the tap off and the water SPILLED OVER.

Notes:

• Intransitive
• International English

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