Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to rear its ugly head
idiom
/tuː rɪər ɪts ˈʌɡli hɛd/
Definition
To appear or emerge in an unpleasant or unwelcome manner.
Examples
- After months of peace, the conflict began to rear its ugly head again.
- Whenever we think we’ve solved the problem, it seems to rear its ugly head in a different form.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation where a negative issue, problem, or concern suddenly becomes noticeable after being hidden or ignored.
Synonyms
- emerge
- reappear
- resurface
- come back
