The questions came thick and fast during the interview.
come thick and fast
idiomTo arrive rapidly in large groups.
After the news broke, emails and phone calls from worried customers came thick and fast all afternoon.
As the storm intensified, the reports of damage came thick and fast, overwhelming the emergency services with requests for assistance.
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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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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.
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come alive
to become responsive and animated.
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come along
To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.