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Come to such a pass

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Negative ConnotationPlay
Indicates a negative or unwanted situation has developed, often beyond what was expected. SlideWe've come to such a pass with our project that we might need to start over.
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Used when a situation has reached a critical or decisive stage where action must be taken. SlideThe company has come to such a pass that only a merger can save it now.
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Commonly used with the past simple tense to talk about a state reached in the past. SlideOur friendship came to such a pass that we stopped talking entirely.