Idiom | Meaning | Example |
come into |
inherit, receive as a gift
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When her father died, she came into a lot of money.
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come into play |
affect, influence, be a factor
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In sales, all of your skills come into play. You use them all.
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come into your own |
be your natural best, find your voice, realize your potential
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After five years in medicine, he came into his own. He became an excellent doctor.
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come naturally |
able to learn easily, have natural ability
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Playing the piano seemed to come naturally to Susan.
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come of |
happen, result, develop
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Peter liked Mia, but nothing ever came of it - no romance.
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come of age |
become old enough to vote or go to the bar or fight in a war
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On my 18th birthday, Dad said, "Now that you've come of age, here's a set of keys to the car."
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come off |
happen as planned, succeed
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The band wanted to produce a CD, but it didn't come off.
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come off it |
I do not believe it, you're kidding
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You had a date with Cybill Shepherd? Come off it!
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come on |
cheer, encourage
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Come on, Mat, you can do it! You can ride that bull!
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come on |
do what we ask
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Come on, tell us a story. Please?
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