come out- to appear, to be seen. The newspaper comes
out every Monday through Friday. or The moon came out
last night.
come around- to change one's mind, to change one's opinion,
agree. My son doesn't want to study in New Zealand, but I think he
will come around to the idea if he thinks about it for a while.
come down on- to scold or punish. Our boss really
came down on us after we made that mistake.
come up with- to produce or supply. I didn't think Joe
had any money but suddenly he came up with enough to buy a car.
come to (someone)- remember or recall. I didn't
remember who who she was and suddenly it came to me. We went
to high school together.
come about- to happen. You became the mayor of your
city? Wow! How did that come about?
come across- to find. Last night I came across
my old photographs. I haven't seen them in years.
come down with- to become sick. Oh that new disease is
terrible. I hope I don't come down with it.
Check Your Understanding
Choose the best phrasal verb for the
sentence. Check your answer by clicking on the arrow below each
sentence.
1. David a terrible cold.
2. I hope I my sweater soon. I can't find it but I have to wear it
tonight.
3. Alex couldn't remember where he put his keys. Then it suddenly
him. He left them at the restaurant.
4. How did Microsoft ? It started when Bill Gates and...
5. Most magazines every month.
6. I wonder if the staff can a new idea for our project. I hope they are creative enough
to give us something good.
7. Their mother would always them when their behavior was bad. She would hit them with a
spoon.
8. Right now Ellen doesn't agree with me, but I think she will
to my way of thinking soon.
