come to a head

意味

to reach the point where something must be done

何か手を打たなければならない段階に達する.

例文

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.

文法

変化するのは come だけで、comes、coming、came となる。主語は問題や状況。bring something to a head はその事態を引き起こすことを表す。