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come into the world

idiom
Meaning

To be born.


Examples
SIMPLE

The baby came into the world early this morning.

CONTEXTUAL

She felt a wave of joy when her first child finally came into the world.

COMPLEX

In the quiet hours before dawn, the infant came into the world, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the entire family.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all over the world

    throughout the world, everywhere, worldwide, globally.

  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 alive

    to become responsive and animated.

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