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Splash over

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Used when describing an actual instance of a liquid spilling or spreading beyond its container. SlideShe cheered too vigorously and her drink began to splash over.
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Creates a clear picture of the motion of liquid; useful in descriptive writing. SlideRainwater began to splash over the sides of the clogged gutter.
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Implies a potential mess or problem caused by the action. SlideIf you fill the pot too much, the soup will splash over when it boils.