come on in

Idioms  

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!

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come on in

The first player to come on in the final five minutes of extra time and score in a shootout was West Germany's Pierre Littbarski, who netted in a quarter-final win over Mexico in 1986.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Nebius will pay up to $2.6 billion over the term of the agreement, which is expected to come on in three phases, each with a supply term of 10 years.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

Turner, like Young a third-year pro, has come on in the second half of the season to amass seven sacks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2025

If you’re punchdrunk and disoriented this week, come on in.

From Slate ● Feb. 1, 2025

The lights had come on in the room, but Ray Charles was still playing through the speakers.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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