Bring (something) To A Head Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Bring (something) To A Head Idiom mean?

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bring (something) to a head What does bring (something) to a head mean?	to cause something to reach a point where a decision or some action is necessary	The accident will bring the issue of safety to a head during the next meeting.
bring (something) to a head What does bring (something) to a head mean?	to cause a situation with problems to reach the point where something must be done to solve/deal with the problems	The union brought the issue of working hours to a head when they threatened to go on strike.
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A poor man's something What does "A poor man's something" mean?	Something or someone that can be compared to something or someone else, but is not as good is a poor man's version; a writer who uses lots of puns but isn't very funny would be a poor man's Oscar Wilde.

cut one's eyeteeth on (something) What does "cut one's eyeteeth on (something)" mean?	to have done something since one was very young	The man cut his eyeteeth on fixing bicycles and he is now an expert.
clamp down on (someone or something) What does "clamp down on (someone or something)" mean?	to become strict with someone or about something	The police are going to clamp down on drivers who drive too fast.
a milestone in someone's life What does "a milestone in someone's life" mean?	a very important event or point in one's life	The high school graduation ceremony was a milestone in the young woman's life.
cover all of one's bases What does "cover all of one's bases" mean?	thoroughly prepare for or deal with a situation	thoroughly prepare for or deal with a situationHe covered all of his bases before going to the job interview and performed very well.
on a first-name basis (with someone) What does "on a first-name basis (with someone)" mean?	to be good friends with someone	I am not on a first-name basis with my neighbor.
poop What does "poop" mean?	move one's bowels; defacate
Don't upset the applecart What does "Don't upset the applecart" mean?	If you are advised not to upset the applecart, you are being told not to disturb the way things are done because it might ruin things.
strike (someone) as (something) What does "strike (someone) as (something)" mean?	to affect someone a certain way	It strikes me as a little silly for the man to be planning to buy a new motorcycle.
Babe in arms What does "Babe in arms" mean?	A babe in arms is a very young child, or a person who is very young to be holding a position.
Grey area What does "Grey area" mean?	A grey/gray area is one where there is no clear right or wrong.
in sight What does "in sight" mean?	able to be seen	There were no birds in sight so we went back to the hotel and stopped bird watching for the day.

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Bring (something) To A Head Idiom