boiling point
noun/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
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Figuratively, Idiomatic The state of being heated, with high aggression.
- Although the encounter was bathed in sunshine, the match failed to reach boiling point but that will be of little concern to Gerard Houllier's team, who took a huge step forward before they face crucial matches against their relegation rivals.2011 April 10, Alistair Magowan, “Aston Villa 1 - 0 Newcastle”, in BBC Sport:
- Derived terms
- boiling-point elevation
- Related terms
- boil over, freezing point, melting point, triple point