come to a head

Значення

to reach the point where something must be done

Дійти до межі, коли вже треба діяти.

Приклади

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.

Граматика

Змінюється лише come: comes, coming, came. Підмет — проблема чи ситуація. bring something to a head означає довести до цього.