spill out
B1 neutral inseparable both
In simple words
to come out suddenly or in large amounts
Literal meaning: to spill from inside to outside
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
to fall or flow out of a container or space accidentally or in large amounts
"The papers spilled out of the folder onto the floor."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1
idiomatic
neutral
to come out from a place in large numbers and with little order
"Fans spilled out of the stadium after the match."
Grammar: inseparable
3 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to be expressed suddenly and freely, especially words or emotions
"The apology spilled out before she had time to think."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Used both literally for liquids or objects and figuratively for people, words, or emotions coming out suddenly.
Commonly used with
crowd people words bag contents street
Forms
Base
spill out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
spills out
he/she/it
Past simple
spilled out
yesterday
Past participle
spilled out
have + pp
-ing form
spilling out
continuous
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