"to overflowing" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} to overflowing
  1. (idiomatic) So as to be absolutely full. Tags: idiomatic Related terms: full to the gills, jam-packed, overcrowded, overfull, packed, to the brim
    Sense id: en-to_overflowing-en-phrase-RdMvCziP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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