come down to
to be the most important aspect of something
To mean that everything depends on or is mainly about one main thing.
In the end, choosing the right university comes down to what you want to study.
"come" — same verb, different meanings · Part 2 of 3
Phrasal verbs built on "come" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
come
down to
come down toTo mean that everything depends on or is mainly about one main thing.In the end, choosing the right university comes down to what you want to study.
down with
come down withTo start to feel sick with a particular illness, usually something not too serious like a cold or the flu.I think I'm coming down with a cold because my throat feels sore.
forward
come forwardto offer to give information or help, especially when it is needed or asked for.No one came forward with any information about the missing bag.
in
come into enter a room or building, especially after being outside or after knocking.She knocked on the door and waited for someone to tell her to come in.
off
come offTo happen as planned or to be successful.The event came off better than anyone expected.
off as
come off asTo give people a certain impression of your personality, attitude, or mood, often without meaning to.He can come off as a bit arrogant, but he's actually very friendly once you get to know him.
come down with
become ill
To start to feel sick with a particular illness, usually something not too serious like a cold or the flu.
I think I'm coming down with a cold because my throat feels sore.
come forward
offer information or help
to offer to give information or help, especially when it is needed or asked for.
No one came forward with any information about the missing bag.
come in
enter (a place)
to enter a room or building, especially after being outside or after knocking.
She knocked on the door and waited for someone to tell her to come in.
come off
succeed
To happen as planned or to be successful.
The event came off better than anyone expected.
come off as
seem to be a particular type of person
To give people a certain impression of your personality, attitude, or mood, often without meaning to.
He can come off as a bit arrogant, but he's actually very friendly once you get to know him.