Come to pass

Meaning

The idiom "come to pass" is used to describe an event or situation that happens unexpectedly or as a result of some action. It can be used to indicate that something that was previously uncertain or unknown has now come to fruition.

Usage

• After weeks of negotiations, the merger finally came to pass, and the two companies were officially joined under one umbrella.
• The surprise announcement of a new CEO came to pass after the previous leader resigned unexpectedly.
• My friend's dream of starting her own business came to pass when she secured funding from a venture capitalist.
• Despite initial doubts, the outcome of the election came to pass as predicted by polling stations.
• The sudden illness of the lead actor forced the production to halt for several days, but fortunately, it came to pass with only minor delays.

Roots and History

The idiom "come to pass" has its roots in Old English, where it was written as "cuman til pæssan." The meaning of this phrase was similar to what we know today, indicating an event or situation that occurred unexpectedly or as a result of some action. Over time, the phrase evolved to include more complex ideas related to fate and destiny, such as the idea that events are predetermined and can only come to pass in the way they were meant to.

Synonyms in English

• Come about
• Happen
• Take shape
• Pan out
• Transpire

Synonyms in other languages

• Spanish - Suceder (to happen, occur)
• French - Arriver (to arrive, happen)
• German - Zutreffen (to happen, occur)
• Italian - Accadere (to happen, occur)
• Portuguese - Acontecer (to happen, occur)

Similar Idioms

• come clean

• come hell or high water

• crack of dawn