brim over
C1 formal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
to be so full that it spills out
Literal meaning: to fill to the brim and go over
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
to overflow because something is filled to the top
"The bucket brims over after every heavy rain."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1
idiomatic
formal
to be full of strong feeling so that it is openly expressed
"He was brimming over with pride as he watched his daughter graduate."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Usually literary or expressive. Common with figurative subjects such as joy, pride, or gratitude.
Commonly used with
tears emotion joy pride cup river
Forms
Base
brim over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
brims over
he/she/it
Past simple
brimed over
yesterday
Past participle
brimed over
have + pp
-ing form
briming over
continuous
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