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

You can make a very strong case for offside, so it comes back to a question of consistency again.

From BBC

This one may come back to bite England but straws need to be clutched.

From BBC

After about an hour of deliberations — and despite Bovino testifying that he witnessed Ramos-Brito push an agent — the jury came back with a not guilty verdict.

From Los Angeles Times

Asked whether he would return, he said: "Yes absolutely...I made some friends in the area so will definitely come back."

From BBC

Car prices soared due to short supply post-Covid, and consumers remained willing to pay up even as inventory came back and volumes approached historic norms.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• recover
• resume