Come and go Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɡoʊ
KUHM and GOH
kˈʌm/ /ˈænd/ /ɡˈəʊ
KUM and GOH
Definition
To arrive and then leave again repeatedly, or to appear and disappear over time. Often used for people, feelings, or situations that are not constant.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for routines, trends, weather, and feelings. Can have a neutral or slightly negative sense if something lacks stability. Used in both spoken and written English.
Spanish: ir y venirPortuguese (BR): ir e virPortuguese (PT): ir e virChinese (Simplified): 来来去去Chinese (Traditional): 來來去去Hindi: आते जाते रहनाArabic: يأتي ويذهبBengali: আসে যায় - আসা-যাওয়া করেRussian: приходят и уходят - приходить и уходитьJapanese: 行き来する - 現れては消えるVietnamese: đến rồi đi - đến và điKorean: 왔다 갔다 하다 - 나타났다 사라지다Turkish: gelip geçmek - gelip gitmekUrdu: آنا جانا - آتے جاتے رہناIndonesian: datang dan pergi - muncul dan hilang
Example Sentences
People come and go from this café all day.
basic
Feelings of sadness can come and go.
basic
Trends in fashion come and go quickly.
basic
People come and go, but real friends stay.
natural
His pain finally started to come and go last week.
natural
Opportunities come and go—you have to be ready.
natural