Definition of Come to a head

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To rapidly come to a turning point. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To suddenly reveal that which has lain latent for a time. ¹

3. Verb. (idiomatic) To suddenly make mature or perfected that which was inchoate or imperfectly formed. ¹

4. Verb. (context: medicine of an abscess) To reach its final stage ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Come To A Head

come out smelling like a rose
come out smelling of roses
come out swinging
come out with
come over
come round
come short
come stà
come the acid
come the raw prawn
come thick and fast
come through
come to
come to Jesus
come to a close
come to a head (current term)
come to an end
come to blows
come to grief
come to grips
come to grips with
come to hand
come to life
come to light
come to mention it
come to mind
come to nothing
come to nought
come to oneself
come to papa

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