come down

Idioms  

1. Lose wealth or position, as in After the market crashed, the Tates really came down in the world . A 1382 translation of the Bible by followers of John Wycliffe had this term: “Come down from glory, sit in thirst” (Jeremiah 48:18).

2. Become reduced in size or amount, be lowered, as in Interest rates will have to come down before the economy recovers . [Mid-1600s]

3. Be handed down by inheritance, tradition, or a higher authority. For example, This painting has come down to us from our great-grandparents , or These stories have come down through the generations , or An indictment finally came down . [c. 1400]

4. Also, go down . Happen, occur, as in What's coming down tonight? [ Slang ; 1960s]

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come down

"At the very least, I wanted to come down, lay a candle... to make an appearance," said the 25-year-old, who studies fashion.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

So, the game would come down to the bullpens.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

A dose implies only a portion — which probably means more hikes may come down the road.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 4, 2026

"If you're going to wait and see if your price is going to come down, well then keep an eye on the daily prices," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

The following morning, Danny was ready before anyone else and waited nervously for the others to come down.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova