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Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

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come out of the blue<br />

- to appear suddenly (as if from the sky)<br />

My idea for making money suddenly came out of the blue.<br />

come out of the closet<br />

- to reveal one's secret interests, to reveal that one is gay<br />

Nobody was surprised when my cousin came out of the closet.<br />

come out with (something)<br />

- to say something, to make something known<br />

The child has recently come out with many strange <strong>and</strong> funny expressions.<br />

come over<br />

- to come for a visit<br />

My friend is going to come over for a visit next week.<br />

come over<br />

- to change sides<br />

The politician supports the opposition but we hope that he will soon come over to our<br />

side.<br />

come (someone's) way<br />

- to come to someone<br />

A small blue car came my way while I waited on the highway.<br />

come through (for someone)<br />

- to do what one is required or expected to do (often under difficult circumstances)<br />

My friend will always come through for me when I need his help.<br />

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