come back

phr.v. to return to a place where you were before.

phr.v. to return to a location previously visited or occupied. The verb is intransitive and does not take a direct object.

“We had a great time at the beach and hope to come back next summer.”

“After spending three years working abroad in Singapore, she finally decided to come back to her hometown to be closer to her aging parents.”

phr.v. when you suddenly remember something you had forgotten.

phr.v. to return to one's consciousness or memory after a period of being forgotten.

“I couldn't remember his name at first, but then it suddenly came back to me.”

“As he walked through the old school hallways, vivid memories of his childhood began to come back with surprising clarity.”

phr.v. to become fashionable or popular again after being out of style.

phr.v. to return to a former state of popularity, fashion, or success.

“Many people think that 90s fashion is starting to come back.”

“Vinyl records have managed to come back in a significant way, despite the total dominance of digital streaming services in the modern music industry.”

phr.v. to answer someone quickly, especially in an argument.

phr.v. to reply or retort, often sharply or cleverly, in response to a statement or criticism.

“He didn't know how to come back after her clever insult.”

“She was known for her sharp wit and her ability to come back with a devastating remark whenever she was challenged in a debate.”

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