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Definition come and go in British English

come and go phrase

phrase
1

to arrive at a place and then leave it

Example

The woman in the flat downstairs has people coming and going at all hours.

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2

to be present or happen for a limited time and then stop

Example

Over the centuries we have seen many civilizations come and go.

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Definition come and go in British English