come to a head
To rapidly reach a turning point or climax.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The argument came to a head at dinner.”
“Tensions between the two departments finally came to a head during the meeting, forcing the manager to intervene.”
“The long-standing political instability in the region finally came to a head when the protests escalated into a nationwide strike.”
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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bang one's head against a brick wall
To waste effort on a futile project.
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bang some heads together
Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
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big head
An inflated ego, an exaggerated belief in one's own importance.
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bite someone's head off
To severely berate someone.
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blow someone's head off
To shoot someone in the head.
Last updated August 10, 2026