Come and get it Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
KUHM (uhnd) GET (it)
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 যাওRussian: Идите и беритеJapanese: 取りに来てVietnamese: Đến mà lấy điKorean: 와서 가져가Turkish: Gel alınUrdu: آؤ اور لے لوIndonesian: 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