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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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come across

to encounter or discover something unexpectedly; to create a certain impression

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come again

to request someone to repeat what they said due to misunderstanding or disbelief

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come apart at the seams

To lose emotional control and become very upset; to fail completely or break down.

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come back from the dead

To recover from a very serious illness, injury, or setback; to revive after being thought lost or finished.

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come down the pike

to emerge or become apparent, often in a significant way

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come down to earth

To return to reality after a period of dreaming, unrealistic ideas, or excitement; to become practical or sensible again.

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come down with

to start suffering from an illness

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come full circle

To return to an original position or situation after a long journey or period of time; to end up where one started.

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come hell or high water

No matter what difficulties or obstacles arise; despite any difficulties, dangers, or impediments.

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come home by weeping cross

To return home feeling regretful about a past action, especially after experiencing failure or disappointment.

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come of age

to reach adulthood or a significant level of maturity

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come out in the wash

To be resolved or turn out all right in the end; a problem will eventually be overcome or shown to be unimportant.

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