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

Two keepers have come on in the closing stages of a World Cup game with penalties in mind.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Admittedly, Switzerland did not offer much going forward against Colombia, with Johan Manzambi out injured and Ruben Vargas only fit enough to come on in extra time.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 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

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

From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 2025

It’s a local Jackson show, and it come on in color, right after the twelve o’clock news.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett