English / idiom
Boiling Point
MEANING IN ENGLISH
The stage at which anger, tension, or conflict reaches an unbearable peak and erupts.
In context
01
He practiced mindful breathing to keep his temper from reaching a boiling point during the heated debate.
02
Under relentless pressure and strict deadlines, the atmosphere in the newsroom quickly reached boiling point.
Synonyms
breaking point,climax,tipping point
Antonyms
calm state,tranquility,peacefulness
Collocations
reach boiling point,bring to boiling point,near boiling point