come on in

1. Please enter, as in Come on in, the door's open. This phrase is simply a friendly request to enter one's house or some other place. The related come on in, the water's fine originated as an encouragement (or, sometimes, a command) to a reluctant or fearful swimmer but has been extended to other activities, as in Come on in, the water's fine—this is a great office to work in!

Example Sentences

“Come on in,” the woman says, beckoning us indoors with a nod.

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Old, who had come on in the 64th minute, received a cross and only needed to tap in to level the score.

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Stretched out on the table, he hears the doctor say, “Here’s the guy who predicted the crisis! Come on in and listen to this.”

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"My mother said, 'come on in, I'll do some eggs'," she laughs.

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After sending out a letter last month urging people having trouble with the online system to come on in, Adjian said, the administration then eliminated any kind of walk-in appointments.

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