Cop out
To avoid doing something that you were planning to do. My friend copped out from our plan to go to the beach for the day.
Life Idioms
Come down with (something)
To become sick with a cold or other illness. My mother came down with a cold and was unable to attend the dinner.
Come into one`s own
To begin to perform or work well because of good circumstances. The basketball player has come into his own since he changed positions.
Come into fashion
To become fashionable. These days bright colors have come into fashion.
Come out in the wash
To work out all right, to turn out well in the end, to become understood eventually. Everything came out in the wash as the students discussed... Read more →
Come out for (someone or something)
To announce one's support for (someone or something). The mayor recently came out for legal gambling in the city.
Come into (some money)
To get possession of some money, to inherit some money. The man came into much money which he later donated to charity.
Come of age
To be old enough to vote or marry or sign legal contracts etc. When my classmates came of age most of them started to vote.
Come out ahead
To improve one's situation. Although our new car was expensive, we came out ahead because it is very cheap to operate.
Come on the scene
To appear in a certain area or place. When the new DVD player came on the scene everybody wanted one.