come what may
In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I will finish this project, come what may.”
“We decided to go ahead with the outdoor wedding, come what may, despite the dark clouds in the sky.”
“He remained steadfast in his commitment to the truth, determined to protect his family's reputation, come what may, regardless of the political consequences.”
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ain't what it used to was
Is not what it used to be; (expressing nostalgia).
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026