come to a head

Definition

To rapidly reach a turning point or climax.

Example Sentences

• "The escalating crisis between England and her American colonies came to a head when fighting broke out in 1775."
• "In retrospect, it was small wonder that Railtrack found its finances under pressure, as with ever increasing demand there was an inevitable effect on infrastructure renewals. Matters came to a head with the Hatfield accident on October 17 2000, when there was a high-speed derailment as a result of deferred track maintenance."
• "His festering anger came to a head after the incident."