Come to a standstill
To stop. The circus came to a standstill when the elephant escaped from his cage.
Life Idioms
Consider an offer
To think about an offer or proposal. The man considered the offer to buy his car.
Come true
To become reality, to prove to be correct. The young girl is working hard to make her dreams come true.
Conk out
To fall asleep quickly and with great fatigue. After we returned from the hike, I immediately conked out in front of the TV.
Come unglued
To lose emotional control. The woman came unglued when she learned that she had lost her job.
Come to feel (something)
To begin or learn to feel something. I have come to feel that the girl is not suited for this job.
Con (someone) out of (something)
To trick someone to give you money or something valuable. The man on the street corner tried to con the woman out of some money.
Come to grips with (something)
1. To struggle successfully with an idea or problem. The woman has finally come to grips with her husband`s gambling. 2. To begin to deal... Read more →
Come what may
No matter what might happen. Come what may, I am determined to go to Spain for my holidays.
Come up to (someone or something)
To approach someone or something. The man came up to me and asked me for directions.