come in useful—prove helpful: Whittle’s experience of aerobatics came in useful, for he had to “land” the machine in the water. come into use—begin to be used: It is difficult to identify a date when the terms “Whig” and “Tory” first came into use.
Difference between Come in from the cold and Come in out of the rain
come in from the cold—change one’s ways, practices, etc., so as to be accepted by others: Unless the union moderated its policies and came in from the cold, it would lose even more members. Note: The expression is not antonymous in meaning to the phrase be out in the cold—(also: be in the cold) be […]
Difference between Come in force and Come into force
come in force—come in great numbers: The men of Mnela were coming in force to hail and escort their chief. come into force—(of legal documents) become binding: When does the new law come into force?
Difference between Come in for something and Go in for something
come in for something— 1. gain smth. after a person’s death: Harry came in for a large share of his father’s fortune. 2. be the object of praise, criticism, etc: The eldest sister always came in for much of the blame. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase come in on […]
Difference between Come in and Go in
come in— 1. come to work in a house: The charwoman “came in” for half a day on alternate days. 2. (of a train, etc.) arrive at its destination (according to schedule): When does your train come in? 3. flow in: Don’t stay on the rocks too long; the tide comes in a long way […]
Difference between Come home to roost and Go to roost
come home to roost—return by way of retribution: All our mistakes sooner or later surely come home to roost. go to roost—(coll.) retire to rest: He broke the silence by remarking, after a glance at the clock, “Time to go to roost.”
Difference between Come hell or high water and Come through hell and high water
come hell or high water—no matter what happens: We are going to change the way government works. And we will do it come hell or high water. come through hell and high water —(also: go through hell and high water) pass through difficulties or troubles: Our forefathers came through hell and high water so that […]
Difference between Come from something and Come of something
come from something— 1. originate from a place: The African Elephant is said to be smaller than the Asiatic: yet the largest tusks come from Africa. 2. result from smth.: That’s what comes from staying up late with little sleep when cramming for an exam. come of something— 1. happen to smth.: John shudders as […]
Difference between Come from someone and Come of someone
come from someone—be descended from a person or family: Harlow comes from a wealthy ranch-owning family. come of someone— 1. happen to a person: No one knows where he has gone or what has come of him. 2. = come from someone: He came of a rich family, but was left an orphan in his […]
Difference between Come free and Go free
come free—become unattached: After throwing the ropes across the river to loop the boat and pulling on them, the boat came free. go free—be released from confinement or imprisonment: The court has determined that she was not a willing participant and therefore may go free.
Difference between Come forward with something and Go forward with something
come forward with something—offer a plan, solution, answer, etc.: I’ll wait until he comes forward with some new proposals. go forward with something—(also: go ahead with something) proceed with smth.: The Committee decided to go forward with its plans of social reform.
Difference between Come forward and Go forward
come forward— 1. stand out: The great door was ornamented with figures, some coming forward so that they looked real. 2. present oneself (with an offer to help): The police have asked for witnesses of the accident to come forward. 3. (of an issue) be raised for discussion: The matter was deferred at last evening’s […]