come to power
To be installed in high office, for example as a king, president, or prime minister.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The new leader will come to power next month.”
“After winning the national election by a large margin, the reformist party finally came to power.”
“Historians often debate the specific economic conditions that allowed the revolutionary movement to come to power during the late nineteenth century.”
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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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brown power
The production of electricity made from conventional sources, such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.
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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