February 5, 2012

Phrasal Verb: bubble over

bubble

To bubble over means to be very happy and excited about something. You are so excited that you can’t contain your excitement.

Example of use:
It’s almost Christmas day and the children are bubbling over with excitement.

Image of bubble by Ali Smiles

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