Meaning Of The Word Come to a head

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come to a head in American English
if a problem or disagreement comes to a head, it reaches a state where you have to take action to deal with it. You can also say that a particular event or factor brings a problem or disagreement to a head.
to be about to discharge pus
to suppurate, as a boil

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