boiling point

compound noun3 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5
bring sth to boiling point7.0

Literal: to cause a liquid to reach the temperature at which it boils.

bring sth to the boiling point7.0

Literal: to cause a liquid to reach the temperature at which it boils.

reach boiling point6.5

Figurative: to reach a point of extreme anger or excitement.

reach the boiling point6.5

Figurative: to reach a point of extreme anger or excitement.

heat sth to boiling point6.2

Literal: to cause a liquid to reach the temperature at which it boils.

heat sth to the boiling point6.2

Literal: to cause a liquid to reach the temperature at which it boils.