Boil to the surface meaning

What does the saying 'Boil to the surface' mean?

Idiom: Boil to the surface

Meaning:

If a problem or issue boils to the surface, it emerges at a particular time and needs to be discussed or resolved.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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