Come on

Meaning

The idiom "come on" can be used to express excitement, urgency, or encouragement. It is often used to urge someone to join in or participate in an activity, or to hurry up and complete a task.

Usage

• "Let's come on, guys, we need to get started on this project." (excitement)
• "I can't wait any longer! Come on, let's go on vacation." (urgency)
• "Come on, you can do it! I believe in you." (encouragement)
• "Don't be lazy, come on, let's go for a run." (encouragement)
• "I'm so tired of waiting for this meeting to start. Come on, let's get started." (urgency)

Roots and History

The idiom "come on" has roots in Old English and is related to the phrase "cunnan," which means "to know." Over time, the phrase evolved to mean "to come or go." In contemporary language, "come on" is often used as a versatile idiom with various figurative meanings.

Synonyms in English

• Let's go!
• Come along!
• Hurry up!
• Get going!
• Let's get started!

Synonyms in other languages

• Spanish: "Vamos" (let's go)
• French: "Allons-y" (let's go)
• German: "Los gehen" (let's go)
• Italian: "Andiamo" (let's go)
• Japanese: "来てきますよ" (I will come)

Similar Idioms

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• cool as cucumber

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