come to a head

Significado

to reach the point where something must be done

Llegar al punto en que hay que actuar.

Ejemplos

1. 1Tension between the flatmates came to a head when the rent was paid late again.
2. 2Things are coming to a head at work, and someone will have to make a decision soon.
3. 3The row over the car park came to a head on Monday, and the two sides finally met to sort it out.
4. 4We should talk to Ben before his worries about money come to a head.
5. 5Maria knew her problems with the landlord would come to a head when the lease ended.

Gramática

Solo come cambia: comes, coming, came. El sujeto es un problema o una situación. bring something to a head significa provocarlo.