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Codixer Posted 17 years ago
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that's where I come in

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In the present tense, you're explaining your function. " In the past tense, "This is where I came in," is an old movie double-feature expression. " It's used figuratively to mean faux deja vu experiences.

  • In the present tense, you're explaining your function.
  • " In the past tense, "This is where I came in," is an old movie double-feature expression.
  • " It's used figuratively to mean faux deja vu experiences.
  • Maybe you're really sick of your friend getting drunk all the time.
  • He promises to be good this time.
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In the present tense, you're explaining your function. If you're a fireman, you might say, "When someone's house is on fire, that's where I come in."

If you're telling your friend he can count on you, you might say, "If you ever have any kind of a problem and need help, that's where I come in."

In the past tense, "This is where I came in," is an old movie double-feature express
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Various possibilities are suggested by That's where I come in.

That's the point in the procedure where you need me.
That's the point in the course of events when I do my part of the total job.
That's the reason you have me as part of this team.
That is the point in time when you understand why I'm part of this team.
That is the point in time when my s

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