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come-on |
invitation to romance, give her the eye
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She's giving Rex the come-on, smiling at him and stuff .
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come on strong |
do it with more energy, do it with enthusiasm
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If you come on too strong, the customer will not buy from you.
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come onside |
come on our team, be on our side, buy into
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We want to persuade Vi to come onside. We want her to join us.
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come onto |
talk to in a sexual way, make advances
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In the car he started coming onto her. He said he wanted her.
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come out in the wash |
become clear later, when the dust settles
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We will soon know who did it. It will all come out in the wash.
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come out with |
say, tell, blurt out
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Then she comes out with a dirty joke and nobody laughed.
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come through |
complete the task, do what is expected
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We're hoping that Ron will come through with high grades.
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come to |
regain your senses or consciousness
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A few minutes after the accident, he came to. He opened his eyes.
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come to |
involves, includes
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When it comes to dessert, I like raisin pie.
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come to a head |
come to a climax, result in a fight
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Things will come to a head when the family discusses the will.
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