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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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This summer two penalty takers have come on in stoppage time at the end of extra time and not had a touch before the final whistle.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

That's why I think Tuchel will change it up, and Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford have definitely done enough when they have come on in both games to get a chance to start.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 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

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

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