come to a boil

1. Literally, for something (a liquid) to reach its boiling point. After the water comes to a boil, we will add the pasta.2. By extension, to become very angry. Watch what you say to him—he tends to come to a boil over criticism of his novel.3. To reach a crucial point. Tensions between them came to a boil when one found out that the other had been lying. Your problems with Mary will definitely come to a boil if she finds out you're dating her ex!See also: boil, come

come to a boil

1. Lit. [for a liquid] to reach the boiling point. The soup came to a boil and the chef reduced the flame. 2. Fig. [for a problem or situation] to reach a critical or crucial stage. (Alludes to water reaching an active boil.) Finally, things really came to a boil. Everything came to a boil after Mary announced her engagement. 3. Fig. [for someone] to get very angry. Fred was coming to a boil and clearly he was going to lose his temper.See also: boil, come

单词	come to a boil
释义	come to a boil come to a boil 1. Literally, for something (a liquid) to reach its boiling point. After the water comes to a boil, we will add the pasta.2. By extension, to become very angry. Watch what you say to him—he tends to come to a boil over criticism of his novel.3. To reach a crucial point. Tensions between them came to a boil when one found out that the other had been lying. Your problems with Mary will definitely come to a boil if she finds out you're dating her ex!See also: boil, come come to a boil 1. Lit. [for a liquid] to reach the boiling point. The soup came to a boil and the chef reduced the flame. 2. Fig. [for a problem or situation] to reach a critical or crucial stage. (Alludes to water reaching an active boil.) Finally, things really came to a boil. Everything came to a boil after Mary announced her engagement. 3. Fig. [for someone] to get very angry. Fred was coming to a boil and clearly he was going to lose his temper.See also: boil, come
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