Come to such a pass

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To reach a certain (often undesirable) condition or situation. Generally, it is used when situation or circumstances have evolved or arrived at a critical point.

Things have come to such a pass that it's impossible for me to imagine a future here.
Visual representation of "come to such a pass" - To reach a certain (often undesirable) condition or situation. Generally, it is used when situation or circumstances have evolved or arrived at a critical point

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  • things have come to such a pass
  • situations have come to such a pass
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Negative Connotation

Indicates a negative or unwanted situation has developed, often beyond what was expected.

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We've come to such a pass with our project that we might need to start over.
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Critical Point

Used when a situation has reached a critical or decisive stage where action must be taken.

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The company has come to such a pass that only a merger can save it now.
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Past Simple

Commonly used with the past simple tense to talk about a state reached in the past.

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Our friendship came to such a pass that we stopped talking entirely.
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