Come and get it Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkəm/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt

KUHM (uhnd) GET (it)

UK

kˈʌm/ /ˈænd/ /ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɪt

KUM and GET it

Definition

This is an informal expression used to call people to collect something (often food or something prepared), especially when a meal is ready.

Usage & Nuances

Highly informal, mostly used in family or casual group settings, especially when announcing a meal (like, ‘Dinner’s ready!’). Sometimes used to invite someone to take something offered or ready to be picked up, not just food.

• Spanish: ¡Vengan a comer! - ¡Vengan a buscarlo!
• Portuguese (BR): Venha pegar! - Venham comer!
• Portuguese (PT): Venham buscar! - Venham comer!
• Chinese (Simplified): 快来拿吧！- 开饭啦！
• Chinese (Traditional): 快來拿吧！- 開飯啦！
• Hindi: आओ और ले लो! - खाना लग गया है!
• Arabic: تعال وخذه! - هيا للطعام!
• Bengali: এসো নিয়ে যাও
• Russian: Идите и берите
• Japanese: 取りに来て
• Vietnamese: Đến mà lấy đi
• Korean: 와서 가져가
• Turkish: Gel alın
• Urdu: آؤ اور لے لو
• Indonesian: Ayo ambil

Example Sentences

Come and get it! Dinner is ready.

basic

Mom shouted, 'Come and get it!' from the kitchen.

basic

If you want some cake, come and get it now.

basic

You left your keys on the table—come and get it before I move it.

natural

Lunch is ready, everyone! Come and get it while it’s hot!

natural

The tickets are on the counter—first come, first served! Come and get it!

natural