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come out of the woodwork

idiom

To appear or emerge unexpectedly or inexplicably, frequently in large numbers or quantity.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as they come

    As it is possible to be.

  2. 02

    blend into the woodwork

    To become unnoticed and seem to disappear.

  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 across

    To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image; to seem or appear (to be some way).

  8. 08

    come again

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

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