Come on Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KUHM-AHN or KUHM-AWN
kˈʌm/ /ˈɒn
kuhm-ON
Definition
'Come on' is an informal expression often used to encourage someone, urge them to hurry, show disbelief, or ask for something to start.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, used with friends, family, or in casual contexts. Avoid in formal or business situations. Can express encouragement ('Come on, you can do it!'), impatience or frustration ('Come on, already!'), disbelief ('Come on, that can't be true!'), or simply to get someone to start moving.
Spanish: vamos - venga - andaPortuguese (BR): vamos - anda logo - qual éPortuguese (PT): vá lá - anda lá - vamosChinese (Simplified): 快点 - 拜托 - 加油Chinese (Traditional): 快點 - 拜託 - 加油Hindi: चलो - आओArabic: هيا - أسرع - بحقكBengali: চলো - আরে - দাও (আপনারা এগিয়ে যান)Russian: давай - ну же - пошлиJapanese: さあ - ねえ - 行こうVietnamese: thôi nào - nào - nhanh lênKorean: 자 - 어서 - 힘내Turkish: hadi - haydiUrdu: چلو - آؤ - ہٹ جاؤIndonesian: ayo - cepat - ayolah
Example Sentences
Come on, it's getting late!
basic
Please, come on, try one more time.
basic
Come on, you can do it!
basic
Oh, come on, that can't be true!
natural
Come on, let’s get going before it rains.
natural
She kept saying, 'Come on,' until everyone joined the game.
natural