Verbs - Expressions with 'Come'

Many common English expressions combine the verb 'come' with prepositions or particles to create phrasal verbs or idiomatic phrases. These expressions often have meanings that are not obvious from the verb 'come' alone. Learning them helps you understand business communication, reports, and everyday conversation.

• These are often phrasal verbs (come + particle) with idiomatic meanings.
• Some are separable (come + particle + object) and some are not.
• Context determines meaning: the same particle can change the verb's sense.

Expressions with 'come' are often phrasal verbs or idioms. Pay attention to particle and object placement.

• Many are intransitive: no direct object (e.g., 'come back').
• Some require a particle + object: 'come up with an idea' (particle phrase stays together).
• Meaning often changes completely with different particles: 'come out' vs 'come in'.

Learn each expression as a unit and study example sentences to understand usage.

Learners often confuse particles or use the literal meaning of 'come' instead of the idiomatic phrasal verb. Watch out for these universal errors:

• Mixing particles (e.g., saying 'come out with an idea' instead of 'come up with an idea').
• Using 'come' literally when a phrasal verb is required (e.g., 'come with a solution' vs 'come up with a solution').
• Separating the particle incorrectly when the verb is inseparable.
• Assuming one verb + particle always has a single meaning across contexts.

Check example sentences and collocations to learn correct combinations.