come down
To return from an elevated state of consciousness (especially when drug-induced) or emotion.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He needs time to come down after the party.”
“The music was so loud and the energy so high that it took her an hour to come down.”
“After the intense adrenaline of the performance faded, the actor sat in silence, waiting for his racing heart to come down.”
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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 again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
Last updated August 10, 2026