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come alive

idiom
Meaning

to become responsive and animated.


Examples
SIMPLE

The party really comes alive when the music starts.

CONTEXTUAL

The quiet city streets come alive at night with music, lights, and crowds of happy people.

COMPLEX

As the conductor raised his baton, the orchestra seemed to come alive, filling the grand hall with a powerful and emotional symphony.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    alive and kicking

    Healthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances.

  2. 02

    as they come

    As it is possible to be.

  3. 03

    blow to kingdom come

    To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).

  4. 04

    Christmas come early

    Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.

  5. 05

    come a cropper

    To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.

  6. 06

    come a long way

    To make significant progress.

  7. 07

    come again

    A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.

  8. 08

    come along

    To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.

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