Phrases & Expressions

To become ill with an illness that is not serious, such as a cold.

• I think I'm coming down with a cold.
• She came down with the flu last week.

To offer help or information, especially to the police.

• Police have asked witnesses to come forward.
• Nobody has come forward to claim the lost wallet.

To receive money or property, usually when a relative dies.

• He came into a fortune when his uncle died.
• She came into some money last year and bought a house.

To become separated from the thing it was attached to.

• A button came off my coat this morning.
• This stain won't come off, no matter how much I wash it.

To do what is needed or promised, especially when someone depends on you.

• She came through for me when I needed help.
• Our goalkeeper came through in the final minutes.

To meet and unite as a group.

• The team came together to solve the problem.
• Finally, all the pieces came together.

To carry out a survey.

• We conducted a survey of customers.
• The university conducts research surveys.

Maintaining consistent terminology, design patterns, and user interface elements.

• Consistency and standards reduce the learning curve.
• The app follows strict consistency and standards.

To call ground control, which manages aircraft and vehicles moving on the airport.

• Contact ground on 121.7 for taxi instructions.
• After landing, contact ground for gate information.

A very polite way to ask for something, often when it might be difficult.

• Could you possibly help me carry these boxes upstairs?
• Could you possibly lend me your car for the weekend?