| Idiom | to come to a head |
|---|---|
| Definition | to reach a critical or dangerous state |
| Examples | - Things really came to a head when she fell drunk down the stairs. - The problem came to a head when they started accusing each other of lying. - The division between the two camps - rock enthusiasts and folk purists - came to a head when Dylan was booed for "going electric". - At some point, the issue will come to a head. If you ask me, the Yankees ought to consider moving Jeter to second. |
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