the situation is at boiling point
1boiling point — boiling ,point noun 1. ) count or uncount the temperature at which a liquid boils 2. ) uncount the moment when a situation becomes more serious or dangerous because people start to feel very angry: reach the boiling point: Tension between the two …
2boiling point — also boiling point 1) N UNCOUNT The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which it starts to change into steam or vapour. For example, the boiling point of water is 100° centigrade. The boiling point of water is 373 K... Heat the cream… …
3boiling point — UK / US noun Word forms boiling point : singular boiling point plural boiling points 1) [countable/uncountable] science the temperature at which a liquid boils heat/bring something to boiling point: Bring the sauce to boiling point, stirring… …
4boiling point — noun (C) 1 the temperature at which a liquid boils 2 the point at which emotions get out of control and a situation stops being calm: reach boiling point: Relations between the two countries have almost reached boiling point …
5reach boiling point — if a situation or an emotion reaches boiling point, it becomes impossible to control because the emotions involved are so strong. Public anger reached boiling point when troops were called in to control protesters …
6point — point1 W1S1 [pɔınt] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(idea)¦ 2¦(main meaning/idea)¦ 3¦(purpose)¦ 4¦(place)¦ 5¦(in time/development)¦ 6¦(quality/feature)¦ 7¦(games/sport)¦ 8¦(sharp end)¦ 9 boiling point/freezing point/melting point etc …
7The Mikado — For other uses, see Mikado (disambiguation). Theatre poster for The Mikado The Mikado; or, The Town of Titipu is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert, their ninth of fourteen operatic… …
8point — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 thing said as part of a discussion ADJECTIVE ▪ excellent, good, interesting, valid ▪ important ▪ minor ▪ …
9point — 1 /pOInt/ noun 1 IDEA (C) a single fact, idea, or opinion that is part of an argument or discussion: There was one point on which everyone agreed. | She had brought a list of points for discussion. | One important point must be borne in mind. |… …
10point*/*/*/ — [pɔɪnt] noun I 1) [C] one idea or opinion among a number of others I disagree with you on a couple of points.[/ex] 2) [singular] the thing that you are trying to say My point is that we re spending too much time on details.[/ex] I take your point …
