the bucket overflows

Frequency: 6.04.0 per million words

the contents of the bucket spill over the top because it is too full

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Examples (10)

  • Turn off the tap, or the bucket will overflow.
  • The rain was so heavy that the bucket we left outside overflowed in minutes.
  • I accidentally left the hose on, and now the mop bucket is overflowing all over the kitchen floor.
  • The child squealed with delight as his sand bucket overflowed, creating a mini-mountain.
  • If you keep adding apples, the bucket will surely overflow.
  • Water from the leaking roof dripped steadily until the bucket beneath it overflowed.
  • The charity collection bucket was overflowing with generous donations.
  • Watch out, the paint bucket is about to overflow!
  • He didn't realize the bucket had overflowed until he stepped in a large puddle.
  • The system has a safety valve to prevent the main collection bucket from overflowing.