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become of

idiom
Meaning

to happen to, to occur to.


Examples
SIMPLE

What will become of my old car?

CONTEXTUAL

The company closed down, and everyone wondered what would become of the employees.

COMPLEX

As the ancient empire crumbled into dust, historians debated what would eventually become of the vast libraries and treasures left behind.

Anchors to
Related idioms1entry
  1. 01

    become one flesh

    To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.

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