Phrasal verbs_соme_make Flashcards
arrive at a place
come …
come along
Not many people bought tickets for the concert in advance, but quite a few came along and bought tickets at the door.
separate into pieces
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come apart
The antique picture frame just came apart in my hands.
become conscious again
come …
come around / round
A nurse was with me when I came round after the operation.
disappear or become less strong (of dirt or colour on clothing/material)
(come …)
come out
Let your shirt soak overnight and the stain will probably come out.
become public knowledge after it has been kept secret (of the truth)
(come …)
come out
If this story comes out about a Prime Minister, he’ll have to resign.
be given to people (of result or information)
come …
come out
When do your exam results come out?
leave after a period in a place (of hospital/prison)
come …
come out
Jane’s coming out of hospital at the weekend. She’s much better now.
happen successfully or as planed
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come off
I was planning to arrange a surprise holiday for her birthday, but I’m not sure it’s going to come off.
happen, especially something which is not planned
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come about
I’ve had to organise the school fair again this year - I’m not quite sure how that come about.
something is mentioned or discussed
come …
come up
Only if the subject comes up in conversation.
happend unexpectedly, usually a problem or difficult situation
(come …)
come up
I nearly told him at work this morning, but then something come up and we had to deal with it straightaway.
become available
come …
come up
I don’t know if a place on the council is going to come up for a while yet.
encountered or had to deal with
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come up against
I’ve come up against a few problems.
discovered (or met) by chance
come …
come across
I came across someone who’s done an almost identical study.
make (a decision about something)
come …
come to
I’ve got to come to a decision.
