come on
/kʌm ɒn/
Meaning
This highly common phrase is used to encourage someone to do something, to urge them to move faster, or to show that you do not believe what they are saying. The tone can range from supportive and friendly to slightly impatient or sarcastic.
Examples
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Come on, we're going to be late for the movie!
Come on, we're going to be late for the movie!
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Oh, come on! That can't be the real price.
Oh, come on! That can't be the real price.
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Come on, you can do it! Just one more mile.
Come on, you can do it! Just one more mile.
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Come on, tell me what happened at the party.
Come on, tell me what happened at the party.
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Come on, let's get some ice cream before they close.
Come on, let's get some ice cream before they close.
Common Mistakes
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✗ Come to on, let's go.
✓ Come on, let's go.
'Come on' is a set phrasal verb. Do not insert the preposition 'to' between 'come' and 'on'.
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✗ He told me to come at on.
✓ He told me to come on.
Do not change the preposition 'on' to 'at' or 'at on' when reporting speech.
Related Expressions
Practice
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___, we don't have all day!
💡 Use this to tell someone to move faster.
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Come on
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Oh, ___! You know that's not true.
💡 Use this to show disbelief.
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