come down to us
To survive to the present day; to be extant in some form.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“These old stories have come down to us through many generations.”
“Many of the traditions we celebrate today have come down to us from our ancestors.”
“The ancient manuscript, though damaged by time, contains fragments of poetry that have come down to us from a lost civilization.”
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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