Phrases & Expressions

Used to ask someone to repeat what they just said because you did not hear or understand.

• Come again? I didn't hear you.
• Sorry, come again? Could you speak up?

Whatever happens; in any circumstances.

• We will meet tomorrow, come rain or shine.
• He goes for a run every morning, come rain or shine.

To become conscious again after fainting or an operation.

• He finally came round after fainting.
• It took him an hour to come round after the operation.

Used to ask someone politely to follow you.

• The flight attendant said, 'Come this way, please.'
• Follow me, come this way to the exit.

To become conscious again after fainting or being unconscious.

• She came to slowly after the fall.
• When he came to, he was lying in a hospital bed.

Advice or judgment intended to be helpful and improve something or someone.

• Please offer constructive criticism on my presentation.
• Constructive criticism can help us improve our work.

To become less hot, or to make something less hot.

• Let the food cool down before eating.
• The weather finally cooled down in the evening after a hot day.

To deal successfully with a difficult problem or situation.

• How do you cope with stress?
• She has to cope with a lot of pressure at work.

Used to talk about something that was possible in the past but did not happen.

• You could have told me you were going to be late.
• I could have won the race if I hadn't fallen.

To include someone or something in a plan or activity.

• Count me in — I'd love to come!
• You can count us in for the trip on Saturday.