Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

come on the scene
- to appear in a certain area or place
When the new DVD player came on the scene everybody wanted one.
come out ahead
- to improve one's situation
Although our new car was expensive, we came out ahead as it is very cheap to
operate.
come out for (someone or something)
- to announce one's support for (someone or something)
The mayor recently came out for legal gambling in the city.
come out in the wash
- to work out all right
Everything came out in the wash as the students worked out their problems.
come out of left field
- to come from an unexpected place
The manager's new idea came out of left field and we have no idea what it means.
come out of nowhere
- to appear suddenly
The eagle came out of nowhere and captured the small mouse.
come out of one's shell
- to become more friendly or sociable
My sister's little boy came out of his shell and began to talk to everybody around him.
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