come back

Idioms  

1. Return to or regain past success or popularity, as in It's hard to come back from two sets down and win the match , or Long hemlines are coming back this fall . [Early 1900s]

2. Return to one's mind, as in Her name came back to me after I saw her picture . [Late 1800s]

3. Retort or reply; also, retaliate. For example, No matter how many insults he flings, I can always come back with another . [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

What’s more, the war has done long-lasting damage to infrastructure, and some facilities could take years to come back—if they come back at all.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

But it has not stopped him from trying to come back as soon as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"It is obviously a big win. I just think it's a little bit premature and it might come back to bite them."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Then I come back in with a second pass: an all-purpose spray.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

“He can come back later, another time,” I told her.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

Related Words

• recover
• resume