come to a climax

come to a climax

To reach a point of great or decisive intensity. Aunt Jean and Aunt Judy had been bickering for months, and things really came to a climax when we all sat down to Thanksgiving dinner—unfortunately for the rest of us. Your problems with Mary will definitely come to a climax if she finds out you're dating her ex! They got a search warrant for the CEO's home? Sounds like the investigation is coming to a climax.

See also: climax, come, to

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