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Definition come to the boil in British English

come to the boil phrase

phrase
1

if a liquid comes to the boil, it starts to boil

Example

She waited for the water to come to the boil.

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2

if a situation or feeling comes to the boil, it starts to become more serious or dangerous

Example

Political tensions are once again coming to the boil.

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Definition come to the boil in British English