come off it
stop being silly or unbelievable
Used to tell someone to stop saying something that is hard to believe, silly, or not true.
Come off it, there's no way you finished all that work in one hour.
"come" — same verb, different meanings · Part 3 of 3
Phrasal verbs built on "come" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
come
off it
come off itUsed to tell someone to stop saying something that is hard to believe, silly, or not true.Come off it, there's no way you finished all that work in one hour.
out
come outTo become available to the public, such as a new book, movie, or product.The new smartphone will come out next month.
through
come throughto manage to survive or recover after a tough or dangerous experience.After a long battle with the disease, she finally came through and is feeling much better now.
up
come upto happen or appear unexpectedly, especially when talking about problems, opportunities, or situations.Sorry I’m late—something urgent came up at work.
up against
come up againstto suddenly have to deal with a difficult situation, problem, or obstacle.We came up against a lot of problems when we tried to renovate the old house.
up with
come up withto think of or create a new idea, plan, or solution, often when it is needed.She came up with a great idea for the school project.
come out
be released (for books, movies, products, etc.)
To become available to the public, such as a new book, movie, or product.
The new smartphone will come out next month.
come through
survive a difficult situation
to manage to survive or recover after a tough or dangerous experience.
After a long battle with the disease, she finally came through and is feeling much better now.
come up
arise (of a problem, opportunity, or situation)
to happen or appear unexpectedly, especially when talking about problems, opportunities, or situations.
Sorry I’m late—something urgent came up at work.
come up against
face a difficult situation or problem
to suddenly have to deal with a difficult situation, problem, or obstacle.
We came up against a lot of problems when we tried to renovate the old house.
come up with
think of an idea
to think of or create a new idea, plan, or solution, often when it is needed.
She came up with a great idea for the school project.