come to Jesus
To experience or display a conversion or recommitment to Christianity or to undergo a related ritual, especially a public confession of one's sins or weaknesses.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He had a come to Jesus moment and changed his life.”
“After the scandal, the politician had a come to Jesus moment and promised to be honest with the public.”
“Following the near-fatal accident, he experienced a profound come to Jesus moment that forced him to confront his past mistakes and seek a path of redemption.”
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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