come again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I did not hear you, could you come again?”
“The music was so loud that I had to ask him to come again when he told me his name.”
“When he suggested that we cancel the entire project, I paused and asked him to come again, as I could not believe my ears.”
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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come a cropper
To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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come alive
to become responsive and animated.
Last updated August 10, 2026