come thick and fast
To arrive rapidly in large groups.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The questions came thick and fast during the interview.”
“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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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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blood is thicker than water
Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026