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Phrase(s): come back (from some place)
to return from a place. • When will you come back from Detroit? • Please come back soon., Phrase(s): come back (to someone)
[for a memory] to return to someone’s consciousness. • Everything you said suddenly came back to me. • All the old memories came back to me and made me feel very sad., Phrase(s): come back
to return; to return to an advantageous or favorable state or condition. • Walter practiced every day, hoping to come back from his injury. • When will the good old days come back?, Phrase(s): come back (to someone or something)
to return to someone or something. • Please come back to me. I’m lonely. • Come back to your home!
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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1. Return to or regain past success or popularity, as in It's hard to come back from two sets down and win the match, or Long hemlines are coming back this fall. [Early 1900s] 2. Return to one's mind, as in Her name came back to me after I saw her picture. [Late 1800s] 3. Retort or reply; also, retaliate. For example, No matter how many insults he flings, I can always come back with another. [Late 1800s]
American Heritage Idioms