Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing come, including its inflections. Clear word filter
come to mind
CEFR B1to appear in one's thoughts or memory
come clean
CEFR B2to confess the truth about something previously hidden or denied
come hell or high water
CEFR B2whatever difficulties or obstacles arise
come into play
CEFR B2to start to have an effect or become relevant
come of age
CEFR B2to reach adulthood or become fully developed and established
come to a head
CEFR B2to reach a critical point that demands action or resolution
come to light
CEFR B2to become known or be discovered, especially something hidden
come to terms with
CEFR B2to gradually accept and emotionally deal with a difficult reality
come to think of it
CEFR B2used when reconsideration brings a fresh realization or memory
cross that bridge when you come to it
CEFR B2To deal with a problem only when it actually arises, not before.
full circle
CEFR B2back to the original position or state after a series of changes
Matching variant: come full circle
get to grips with
CEFR B2to begin to understand and deal with a difficult problem or task
Matching variant: come to grips with
when push comes to shove
CEFR B2when mounting pressure makes decisive action unavoidable
come in from the cold
CEFR C1to regain safety or acceptance after living in secrecy, isolation, or exclusion
come unstuck
CEFR C1to fail or encounter a problem that causes a plan or effort to break down
it will all come out in the wash
CEFR C1the problems or confusion will eventually be resolved