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II PhrasalVerbs
Example: Reports are just coming in of an assassination attempt
on the President.
Come into = be important or relevant
Example: Money doesn't come into it, I simply will not do it under
any circumstances.
Come into = inherit
Example: She came into a lot of money when her grandmother
died.
Come into use = start being used
Example: The computerised system came into use at the end of last
year.
Come off = when something breaks off
Example: I picked it up and the handle came offin my hand.
Come offit = I don't believe what you're saying
Example: Come offit, tell me the truth for goodness' sake.
Come on = encouragement
Example: Come on, don't give up now when you're so close to finishing.
Come on = start an illness
Example: I've got a bit of a headache. I hope it doesn't mean I've
got flu coming on.
Come on =startfunctioning (machines, etc.)
Example: The central heating comes on automatically an hour be- fore I have to get up.
Come out =a secret is revealed
Example: The details of the scandal came out in the press and she had to resign.
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