It is strange how these things come to pass.
come to pass
idiomTo happen; to occur.
The old legend predicted that a great storm would come to pass before the harvest.
Historians often analyze the specific conditions that allowed such a dramatic political shift to come to pass in the late twentieth century.
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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.