boiling point
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Meaning · English
The point at which someone's anger or frustration becomes extreme
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
điểm mà sự giận dữ hoặc thất vọng trở nên cực độ
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Literally: the temperature at which water boils
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The argument reached its boiling point and they started shouting
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “boiling point” mean?
The point at which someone's anger or frustration becomes extreme Literally: the temperature at which water boils
Is “boiling point” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.