come to a head

뜻

to reach the point where something must be done

더는 미룰 수 없는 결정적인 지경에 이르다.

예문

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.

문법

come만 형태가 바뀐다: comes, coming, came. 주어는 문제나 상황이다. bring something to a head는 그런 지경에 이르게 한다는 뜻이다.