noun
The answer to the theme, or dux, in a fugue.
ADJ.
advanced, calm, late, ready, short, soonest, true
When it comes to advanced technology, many people feel overwhelmed by the constant changes.
VERB + COMES
dream, excuses, hurry, know, like, storm, voting, work
When the storm comes, we always shelter in the basement until it passes.
COMES + NOUN
bride, bus, it's, money, negligence, summer, sweets, technology
When summer comes around, we always plan a camping trip to the mountains.
PREP.
after, around, from, up, up, with
Trouble always comes after you make a big decision.
ADV.
particularly
Chocolate comes particularly handy when I need a quick energy boost during long afternoons.
When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.
He is not a particularly talented builder, but when push comes to shove, he can usually get the job done.
To deal with a problem or situation only if and when it arises.
It's possible we'll eventually have more books than available space for them, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
A person's actions, whether good or bad, will often have consequences for that person.
So lonely in your bed / Does breakin' me make you feel good? / Guess you don't understand / What goes around, comes around
A person who is excessively proud will often suffer a setback or failure.
To accept and deal with something (an event, etc.) as it occurs, with a composed state of mind.
take life as it comes
My apathy for voting comes from my distaste for politics.
Tatoeba · #1914My roommate is prodigal when it comes to spending money on movies; he buys them the day they're released, regardless of price.
Tatoeba · #1959Wealth comes to those who make things happen, not to those who let things happen.
Tatoeba · #2353Here comes the bride!
Tatoeba · #6028It won't be long before your dream comes true.
Tatoeba · #16895There's no room for excuses when it comes to your negligence, is there?
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