come to a head

Definitions

1. 1

   To rapidly reach a turning point or climax.

   • The escalating crisis between England and her American colonies came to a head when fighting broke out in 1775.
2. 2

   To suddenly reveal itself, having lain latent for a time.

   • His festering anger came to a head after the incident.
3. 3

   To suddenly become mature or perfected, having been inchoate or imperfectly formed.

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   1. 4

      To reach its final stage.

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