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Mr. Tom Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Use of "come"

Hi

I have often heard the use of come something like this. Is it natural?

Come February, I won't be able to stay long.

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

Yes, it is. Think of it as When February comes, . .

  • Yes, it is.
  • Think of it as When February comes, .
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Yes, it is. Think of it as When February comes, . . . .
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Thanks, Clive.

So all of these are OK?

Come my winter break, I'll take you wherever you want to go. (Father to his children)
Come the mating season, the males forget all the camaraderie and become arch rivals.

And what about these?

Come this issue, we will deal with it to the best of our ability.
Come John, let him kno
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Come this issue This doesn't sound quite right..
Come John No.It takes the meaning of 'come' too literally.

The expression needs to be used for something that can be seen as in the future.

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