Best used when describing situations with strong emotional reactions or disputes.

Emotional Context

It's a metaphor for intense feelings, not a literal physical action.

Metaphorical Usage

Commonly found in descriptions of conflicts, whether personal, political, or social.

Used when describing conditions or levels that are heightened due to recent events.

Though often physical, it can describe non-tangible things like costs or risks, not just water.

Creates a picture of something being filled up or swelled, suggesting excess.