come alive
to become responsive and animated.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The party really comes alive when the music starts.”
“The quiet city streets come alive at night with music, lights, and crowds of happy people.”
“As the conductor raised his baton, the orchestra seemed to come alive, filling the grand hall with a powerful and emotional symphony.”
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alive and kicking
Healthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026